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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - NUR1300
Tracking Number - 5021
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Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: course submitted for a class - not real
Detail Information
- Date & Time Submitted: 2014-06-03
- Department: Nursing
- College: NR
- Budget Account Number:
- Contact Person: Shayla Crenshaw
- Phone:
- Email: scrensha@health.usf.edu
- Prefix: NUR
- Number: 1300
- Full Title: Introduction to Epidemiology
- Credit Hours: 3
- Section Type: C -
Class Lecture (Primarily)
- Is the course title variable?: N
- Is a permit required for registration?: N
- Are the credit hours variable?: Y
- Is this course repeatable?: Y
- If repeatable, how many times?: 1
- Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Epidemiology
- Course Online?: B -
Face-to-face and online (separate sections)
- Percentage Online: 0
- Grading Option:
-
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Course Description: This course will provide an introduction to epidemiology and the application of this study to prevention and treatment of global health related issues.
- Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for program/concentration/certificate change
- What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? Studying epidemiology in nursing can enhance clinical practice and the approach used for treating and preventing. Nurses can also use the information and skills taught to influence public policy on the local and national levels.
- Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? No
- What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.)
- Objectives: By the end of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe historical roots of epidemiology
2. Compare and contrast statistics related to distribution of health related issues
3. Explain how ethical principles can influence epidemiological research
4. Apply epidemiological methods to clinical practice and public policy
5. Use distribution statistics to hypothesize and make recommendations about causation and recommendations
6. Analyze a public health problem using epidemiological methods
- Learning Outcomes: 1. Evaluate and discuss a case study related to ethical issues in epidemiology and present the statistical analysis and recommendations in a group.
2. Prepare a case study for your peers to review and discuss
3. Use assigned readings to complete 4 examinations
4. Analyze the monthly surveillance reports from the Florida department of health found here http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/aids/surveillance/epi-profiles/index.html to be prepared for examinations.
5. Work in groups to develop quality and statistically relevant written presentations
- Major Topics: 1. Exploratory data analysis
2. Ratios, proportions, and rates
3. Calculating probability and conditional probability
4. Identify bias in published literature
5. Impact of epidemiology on local and national policy
- Textbooks: Friis, Robert. (2010). Epidemiology 101. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett
- Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases: Florida Department of Health weekly surveillance reports
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/surveillance.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
- Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Students are expected to complete all required readings and assigned coursework prior to coming to class.
Feedback will be provided via CANVAS within a week of the due date
Grading System:
98-100=A+ 84-86=B 70-73=C-
94-97=A 80-83=B- 67-69=D+
90-93=A- 77-79=C+ 64-66=D
87-89=B+ 74-76=C 60-63=D-
*Students must achieve a “B” or higher to pass this course.
4 examinations 40 points
1 case study evaluation 20 points
1 case study presentation 40 points
100 points total
- Assignments, Exams and Tests: 1. Case study evaluation - case study will provided and students are to answer all related questions and submit via CANVAS. Students may work in groups (20 points)
2. Four written examinations worth 10 points each. Students must work individually. (40 points)
3. Develop a case study on a relevant health related topic with applicable questions and present to class. Students may work in groups. (40 points)
- Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)
Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.
- Policy on Make-up Work: Assignments are due on the posted due date and will submitted electronically through CANVAS. Late assignments will be accepted and a 10% penalty will apply for all late submissions. Nothing will be accepted after 48 hours of the posted due date.
Make-up examinations will be administered on a case by case basis please see instructor for any questions.
Withdrawal Policy (approved by CON Faculty Council 12/15/06; revised 1/19/07): Withdrawals are limited to 1 per course, with a limit of 2 per undergraduate or graduate program. Withdrawals are defined as officially withdrawing from any class after the Drop/Add period and before the final Withdrawal date as outlined in the Academic Calendar. Any student withdrawing in excess of stated policy may be dismissed from the College of Nursing unless the College of Nursing has pre-approved a documented Medical and/or Emergency situation.
Academic Integrity: The USF College of Nursing expects students to maintain academic honesty in all courses. By virtue of being registered in a nursing course, students agree to refrain from cheating. If cheating in any form (academic dishonesty) is detected, appropriate action will be taken. (Refer to USF Academic Dishonesty Policy).
- Program This Course Supports: Nursing, BSN
- Course Concurrence Information: Nursing
Public Health
Medical Students
- if you have questions about any of these fields, please contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu or joe@grad.usf.edu.