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)