This course covers the fundamentals of quantitative data analysis; introducing students to classifying data and the related approaches to their description and comparison, probability methods and the role of chance in explaining statistical associations, methods used for the comparison of data from groups and the concepts of statistical significance and power. In addition, statistical methods to assess reliability and validity of measurements and regression analysis will be presented. Even though some theoretical information on statistical methods will be provided, focus will primarily be on the generation and the interpretation of related output.
HREP5103
In this course concepts of study design will be reviewed and students will be guided to make decisions about the best approach to prepare and organize a planned epidemiological research study. Through practice exercises, students will be required to design a study which will include the development of a proposal on a contemporary issue in epidemiology/public health. The proposal should include a project management plan that can be shared with stakeholders and other interested persons. The proposal should also provide evidence that students are aware of the ethical principles which guide researchers, especially those studying human subjects.
HREP5104
This course aims to describe and illustrate the methods available for identifying and reviewing quantitative and qualitative literature, providing students with a perspective on the development and uses of epidemiology through discussion of key epidemiological papers. It also allows the student to develop the skills to find, interpret and criticize information in the epidemiological literature as well as the competence to write scientific manuscripts in accordance with the requirements of journals and other publications.
HREP5105
This course is designed to give students the practical skills to create, check and manage a database suitable for epidemiological studies, as well as the experience in using Epinfo, Epidata, & other computer packages suitable for data collection. It will also cover issues of questionnaire design to facilitate their entry into a database of choice, simple analysis that can be performed for data checks and the options for data presentation.
HREP5106
The research project should explore an area of epidemiology which may be a specialized substantive area (e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer etc.) or a methodological issue (e.g. study designs, estimating risk etc.) and should demonstrate: • Independent assessment of the subject area • Framing of an appropriate research question • Critical review of the literature on the research question • Competence in research methods, data analysis, and writing research reports • Ability to present findings in the approved academic style.
ICTL010
Information and Communication Technology Law encompasses almost all branches of law related to ICT. This introductory course will focus on ICT and the related laws and regulations. There will be an emphasis on providing a general understanding of the legal concepts and regulations applicable to ICT.
ICTL020
This course focuses on developing an understanding of the basic rules and principles ownership of digital products. It will review intellectual property rights, particularly as they apply to information and communication technologies (ICT) and the legal framework in place to protect these rights.
ICTL030
Navigating the Internet for some may be as simple as "point and click", but it is important to understand the dynamics of the cyber world and the responsibilities and ramifications related to having an online presence. The course’s major emphasis is on Internet usage and electronic commerce. The types and extent of current cybercrimes will also be reviewed.
ICTL040
This course introduces participants to the legal and ethical issues confronting professionals within the information and communication technology sector. Emphasis will be placed on the four major categories of ethical issues that may arise within the information society namely, privacy, accuracy, property and accessibility.
INFO1901
Assessment:
Coursework – 40%
Final Exam - 60% (face-to-face)
MGMT1000 is a pre-requisite for INFO1901
Required/Recommended books:
1) Text: Information Systems Today. Retrieved from www.pearsonhighered.com/valacich Information Systems Today. 4th Ed. Joseph Valacich , Christoph Schneider
2) Text: Management Information Systems…James O’Brien www.mhhe.com/obrien - For additional instructor and student resources (case studies)
