I6991002 Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Medicine Program of Health Sciences Division of Physical Therapy

Lecture Code I6991002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences

Instructor RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR

Instructor
(Katakana) ラフマン　モハメド　モシウル

Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Weds9：HSC Rm 207, (2nd) Weds10

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Seminar, Lecture and Discussion

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 27 : Health Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences

Eligible Students Undergraduate students

Keywords SDG_3, Epidemiology, prevention, control, diseases

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Nursing
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・A mental and physical function and health based on the environment, the prevention of the illness, the onset, knowledge, understanding about the healing

Physical Therapy
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge, understanding about the basic medicine, knowledge, understanding about the etiology condition of a patient
・Knowledge, understanding about rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy studies

Occupational Therapy
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding about health and medical system
・The knowledge and understanding on communication ability in foreign languages.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course is designed for an orientation of undergraduate students regarding the essential information of epidemiology and population sciences, and its’ importance and implications in public health.

The overall objectives of the course for participants are to:
1. Describe the necessary information of epidemiology and various methods of epidemiological studies.
2. Outline the way of epidemiological study to the control of diseases and other health problems.
3. Explain the basic issues and techniques of population sciences to address the public health challenges.
4. Interpret health rights, behavioral changes, and social impact on public health services.
5. Continue the practice of English communication.

Specific course objectives:
After the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of epidemiological study and integrate the importance of disease analysis.
2. Illustrate trend and patterns of population growth, demographic transition, and issues of population and development.
3. Recognize the causes of migration, urbanization and health care challenges, and the health policies and programs in reproductive health.
4. Clarify population, gender, equity, resources, human rights and importance of health education approaches.

Class Schedule lesson 1
Essentials of Epidemiology
lesson 2
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
lesson 3
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
lesson 4
Epidemiology of Re-emerging and Chronic Diseases
lesson 5
Prevention of Nutritional Disorders
lesson 6
Population: Basic Issues and Techniques
lesson 7
Demography and Population Dynamics
lesson 8
Policies and Programs in Reproductive Health
lesson 9
Population and Development: Issues and Challenges
lesson 10
Migration, Urbanization and Health Challenges
lesson 11
Health, Behavior and Society
lesson 12
Population Aging and It’s Implications in Japan
lesson 13
Prevention of Violence and Injuries
lesson 14
Importance of Health Education
lesson 15
Summary

A test will be held during the last lesson.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 1) Celentano D.D. & Szklo M. (2019). Gordis Epidemiology.
2) Guidotti T. L. (March 23, 2011). Global Occupational Health.
3) Friis R. H. (2012). Essentials Of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health).
4) Dawson B. & Trapp R. G. (2004). Basic & Clinical Biostatistics (LANGE Basic Science).
5) Hoque N., McGehee M. A., Bradshaw B. S. (2013). Applied Demography and Public Health.
6) Drummond M. F., Sculpher M. J., Torrance G. W., O'Brien B. J. & Stoddart G. L. (2005). Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes.
7) Parvanta C., Nelson D. E., Parvanta S. A. & Harner R. N. (2011). Essentials of Public Health Communication.
8) Relevant journals and articles.
9) Session handouts are available during class time.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are advised to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website and journals. They are also requested to gather the basic information on the scheduled topic and raise the difficult points for further clarification.

Requirements Basic English ability is accepted (no standard test scores are requested).

Grading Method Test performance: 40%, classroom attitude and discussion: 60%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Instructor with practical experiences as a public health physician working in WHO and Ministry of Health will provide lectures based on disease epidemiology and population health.

Message Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences can provide the fundamental perception to contribute to global health issues. Students are expected to understand the basic epidemiology, issues, and challenges of Population and Development.

Other The instructor will conduct classes on the basic epidemiology of diseases and population programs in development based on clinical and epidemiological studies and experiences as a medical doctor and public health physician.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Medicine Program of Health Sciences Division of Physical Therapy
Lecture Code	I6991002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences
Instructor	RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR
Instructor (Katakana)	ラフマン　モハメド　モシウル
Campus	Kasumi	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Weds9：HSC Rm 207, (2nd) Weds10
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Seminar, Lecture and Discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	27 : Health Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligible Students	Undergraduate students
Keywords	SDG_3, Epidemiology, prevention, control, diseases
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Nursing （Knowledge and Understanding）・A mental and physical function and health based on the environment, the prevention of the illness, the onset, knowledge, understanding about the healing Physical Therapy （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge, understanding about the basic medicine, knowledge, understanding about the etiology condition of a patient ・Knowledge, understanding about rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy studies Occupational Therapy （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding about health and medical system ・The knowledge and understanding on communication ability in foreign languages.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course is designed for an orientation of undergraduate students regarding the essential information of epidemiology and population sciences, and its’ importance and implications in public health. The overall objectives of the course for participants are to: 1. Describe the necessary information of epidemiology and various methods of epidemiological studies. 2. Outline the way of epidemiological study to the control of diseases and other health problems. 3. Explain the basic issues and techniques of population sciences to address the public health challenges. 4. Interpret health rights, behavioral changes, and social impact on public health services. 5. Continue the practice of English communication. Specific course objectives: After the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the basics of epidemiological study and integrate the importance of disease analysis. 2. Illustrate trend and patterns of population growth, demographic transition, and issues of population and development. 3. Recognize the causes of migration, urbanization and health care challenges, and the health policies and programs in reproductive health. 4. Clarify population, gender, equity, resources, human rights and importance of health education approaches.
Class Schedule	lesson 1 Essentials of Epidemiology lesson 2 Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology lesson 3 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases lesson 4 Epidemiology of Re-emerging and Chronic Diseases lesson 5 Prevention of Nutritional Disorders lesson 6 Population: Basic Issues and Techniques lesson 7 Demography and Population Dynamics lesson 8 Policies and Programs in Reproductive Health lesson 9 Population and Development: Issues and Challenges lesson 10 Migration, Urbanization and Health Challenges lesson 11 Health, Behavior and Society lesson 12 Population Aging and It’s Implications in Japan lesson 13 Prevention of Violence and Injuries lesson 14 Importance of Health Education lesson 15 Summary A test will be held during the last lesson.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	1) Celentano D.D. & Szklo M. (2019). Gordis Epidemiology. 2) Guidotti T. L. (March 23, 2011). Global Occupational Health. 3) Friis R. H. (2012). Essentials Of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health). 4) Dawson B. & Trapp R. G. (2004). Basic & Clinical Biostatistics (LANGE Basic Science). 5) Hoque N., McGehee M. A., Bradshaw B. S. (2013). Applied Demography and Public Health. 6) Drummond M. F., Sculpher M. J., Torrance G. W., O'Brien B. J. & Stoddart G. L. (2005). Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes. 7) Parvanta C., Nelson D. E., Parvanta S. A. & Harner R. N. (2011). Essentials of Public Health Communication. 8) Relevant journals and articles. 9) Session handouts are available during class time.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are advised to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website and journals. They are also requested to gather the basic information on the scheduled topic and raise the difficult points for further clarification.
Requirements	Basic English ability is accepted (no standard test scores are requested).
Grading Method	Test performance: 40%, classroom attitude and discussion: 60%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Instructor with practical experiences as a public health physician working in WHO and Ministry of Health will provide lectures based on disease epidemiology and population health.
Message	Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Sciences can provide the fundamental perception to contribute to global health issues. Students are expected to understand the basic epidemiology, issues, and challenges of Population and Development.
Other	The instructor will conduct classes on the basic epidemiology of diseases and population programs in development based on clinical and epidemiological studies and experiences as a medical doctor and public health physician.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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