These courses are restricted to students enrolled in the College of Medicine.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
CHEP 401.6
Community Health and Epidemiology
Provides a population perspective to health and the prevention and treatment of illness. It concentrates on the public health knowledge, skills and attitudes which all doctors will require in their professional careers. An understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics is essential for the evaluation of services, critical appraisal of the literature, and participation in research.
CHEP 402.3
International Health
Provides an introduction to international health within a framework of people-centered development and primary health care. The course links health and development issues that are common overseas and in Saskatchewan. Students are introduced to patterns of disease, the context in which they occur, and strategies and actions for enhancing well-being. Related aspects of gender, ecology, education, indigenous beliefs and practices, economic and political systems, and foreign aid are explored.
GRADUATE COURSESDepartment of Community Health & Epidemiology, College of Graduate Studies & Research
CHEP 800.3
Epidemiology I (1.5L-1.5S)
Introduces the basic epidemiologic methods used to evaluate the distribution and determinants of disease. Includes both lectures and interactive seminars to provide students with practical experience in epidemiologic problem-solving. Examples will be drawn from the fields of both communicable and non-communicable disease.
CHEP 801.3
Epidemiology II (1.5L-1.5S) Prerequisite(s): CHEP 800; or equivalent and 3 credit units in statistics.
Advanced concepts of epidemiologic theory and methods. Advanced biostatistical techniques will be applied to a series of epidemiologic problems from different fields within epidemiology.
CHEP 802.3
Community Health and Epidemiology Research Seminar (1L-2S) Prerequisite(s): CHEP 800; or equivalent.
Provides experience in the practical application of epidemiology and biostatistical principles to a specific research question. Students develop a detailed research protocol on a subject of their choice.
CHEP 803.3
Health Promotion (3S) Prerequisite(s): Registered graduate student in Community Health and Epidemiology; or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to theory, research, and practice in health promotion. Topics include: empowerment and community, change in individuals, small group development, community organization, healthy public policy, coalition-building and advocacy, linking research and action.
CHEP 804.3
Community Health Issues (1-2L)(1-2S)
Provides an overview of the field of community health, including health care organization and community-based approaches to health promotion and disease prevention.
CHEP 805.3
Biostatistics I (3L) Prerequisite(s): STAT 244, 245; or equivalent.
Designed for life sciences students who wish to understand and apply commonly used advanced statistical methods which they are likely to encounter in their career. The emphasis is on the appropriate application of these research methods and the correct interpretation of their results. Topics covered are: analysis of variance, non-parametric methods, multiple regression and logistic regression. Compute software used: SPSS.
CHEP 806.3
Applied Statistical Methods for Follow Up Data (3L) Prerequisite(s): CHEP 805 or equivalent.
Explores the application of advanced multivariate statistical methods which are commonly used in life sciences and is an extension and continuation of CHEP 805. Topics covered are: general approaches for longitudinal data analysis, which include analysis of repeated measures using analysis of variance, survival analysis, statistical methods based on generalized estimating equations and maximum likelihood theory; and brief introduction to handling missing data. Computer software used: SPSS and SAS.
CHEP 807.3
Health Program Planning and Evaluation (3S) Prerequisite(s): CHEP 804.3 (Community Health Issues) or permission of instructor.
Covers basic concepts and principles of the cycle of health program planning, which includes needs assessment, program development and implementation, process, impact, and outcome evaluation. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection will be addressed. Guest speakers, case studies, and assignments will link conceptual material with concrete applications.