Saudi FETP

Objectives:

To enable students to use computers as a tool in their routine epidemiological studies and report writing activities. At the end

of this course should be

conversant with the commonly used computer hardware, operating systems and software

able to produce a well formatted document using a word processing software and a graphical package

able to use computer for data analysis while using Epi Info software

Course Outline:

Introduction to computer software/ hardware/ operating systems currently in use

Skill development in word processing using a currently popular software e.g. Microsoft word

Skill development in graphic presentation using a currently popular software e.g. Microsoft powerpoint

Skill development in worksheet using a currently popular software e.g. Microsoft Excel

Skill development in using internet and email for search of epidemiological material and communication

Using Epi Info (windows based) for designing data entry form, entering data into computer and data analysis

Teaching Strategy:

Teaching will consists of short lectures followed by on-hand training on computers for skill development.

Course Assessment:

The course will contribute 200 marks to the final evaluation. Assessment will be based on evaluation of

Microsoft Office assignments 15% (30 marks)

Epi-Info assignments 85% (170 marks)