VSC329 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology (8)

This subject provides an introduction to veterinary decision making based on the use of quantitative veterinary epidemiology, evidence based practice and disease modelling approaches to describe, investigate, quantify and manage animal health in a variety of contexts.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Only students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to appropriately use the basic concepts and terminology applicable to epidemiology;
  • be able to determine and apply different methods to measure disease frequency, dynamics and associations;
  • be able to define, select and explore a range of appropriate sampling methods and conduct calculations of sample size;
  • be able to interpret and make appropriate inference from epidemiological outcomes;
  • be able to explore and understand the importance of the hierarchy of evidence, define and critically appraise each level of evidence;
  • be able to calculate, interpret and compare measures of diagnostic test accuracy;
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of and apply the steps of an outbreak investigation;
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of and appropriately apply principles of study design; and
  • be able to apply different epidemiological approaches to disease management scenarios taking into account varied production systems.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to Veterinary Epidemiology Quantifying disease
  • Sample size and sampling methods
  • Characteristics and interpretation of diagnostic tests
  • Study design & EBVM
  • Measures of Effect and Causation
  • Outbreak investigation
  • Risk analysis
  • Disease control
  • Application of epidemiological principles to decision making in the context of veterinary practice.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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