grand canyon bio550 all weeks assignments [ week 1,2,6,7,8 ]

26 Jun grand canyon bio550 all weeks assignments [ week 1,2,6,7,8 ]

Question
week 1

week 1

Details:
You are an epidemiologist, and have been asked to speak at Career Day for Myers College, a community college in your area. The theme of this year’s Career Day is “Little Known Health Science Fields.” Epidemiology has been identified as one such field, and you have been tasked with introducing the science to the students. In 500-750 words, address the following:

Define epidemiology.
Identify five objectives of epidemiology.
Identify and explain three subspecialties within epidemiology.
Refer to the “Areas of Epidemiology” resource.

You are required to use a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Areas of Epidemiology
If you need a review of the areas of study in Epidemiology view the resources below.

· View the Epidemiological Specialties Interview on the Videojug website at http://www.videojug.com/interview/epidemiological-specialties-2

· Explore the About Epidemiology page of the Videojug website at http://www.videojug.com/tag/about-epidemiology

Areas of Epidemiology

· Environmental epidemiology

· Clinical epidemiology

· Genetic epidemiology

· Molecular epidemiology

· Nutritional epidemiology

· Social epidemiology

· Lifecourse epidemiology

· Epi methods development / Biostatistics

· Meta-analysis

· Spatial epidemiology

· Biomarker epidemiology

· Pharmacoepidemiology

· Primary care epidemiology

· Infection control and hospital epidemiology

· Public health practice epidemiology

· Surveillance epidemiology

· Disease informatics

· Infectious disease epidemiology

· Cardiovascular disease epidemiology

· Cancer epidemiology

· Neuroepidemiology

· Epidemiology of aging

· Oral/Dental epidemiology

· Reproductive epidemiology

· Obesity/diabetes epidemiology

· Renal epidemiology

· Injury epidemiology

· Psychiatric epidemiology

· Veterinary epidemiology

· Epidemiology of zoonosis

· Respiratory epidemiology

· Pedia

week 2

Details:
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) collects and disseminates information about outbreaks of disease. H1N1, SARS, and West Nile virus are just a few of the disease outbreaks that the CDC has reported. You have been called upon to lead one of the investigations. Select a disease outbreak for which you will lead an investigation.

In a report of 750-1000-words, present the following information:

Identify and describe the necessary steps to be taken for an investigation of the disease outbreak.
For each of the three prevention levels, provide at least two examples of prevention for this disease.
Describe the criteria to be met before screening for this disease.
Describe how the effectiveness of the screening program will be evaluated.
You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

week 6

Details:
Asthma is a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation of the lower airways and episodes of airflow obstruction. Asthma episodes or attacks can vary from mild to life-threatening. In 2007, about 7% percent of the U.S. population was diagnosed with asthma and there have been a growing number of new cases since that time. There are several known risk factors identified as triggers of asthma symptoms and episodes, including inhalation of allergens or pollutants, infection, cold air, vigorous exercise, and emotional upsets. There is also growing evidence relating body-mass index to asthma in both children and adults. Design a study to investigate whether there is such an association.

Choose a study design and justify the reasons you chose the design over others.

Select a statistical measure you would use to describe the association (if there is one) between body mass index and asthma.

In addition, address:

Subject selection
Issues relating to the measurement of both the exposure and the outcome
Potential biases that the study might be prone to, and how they might be handled
Possible confounding factors and effect modifiers and how to overcome their effect
Present the information in a 750-1000-word report, using section headings where each requirement is described and justified under each of the following headings: Study Design, Statistical Measures, Subject Selection, and Measurement Issues.

Refer to the “Key Elements of a Research Proposal.”

You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Key Elements of a Research Proposal
If you need a review of study design components, view the resources below.

Review the Key Elements page of the Research Methods Knowledge Base website at http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/guideelements.php

Key Elements of a Research Proposal

Background / purpose / rationale of the study

Literature review

Hypothesis/key questions

Research objectives

Research methods

Study design
Statistical bias
Procedures/timeline
Specific steps to be taken to complete the study
Instruments/data collection methods
Outcomes
Proposed data analysis plan
Statistical analyses planned
Power analysis if appropriate
Data safety monitoring if appropriate
Study participants

Description of participates
Recruitment of participates
Confidentiality/human subject’s protection/legal-ethical issues (if appropriate)
Sampling / rationale
Inclusion/exclusion criteria
Number of subjects
Statistical Analysis (only if applicable)

Anticipated Results and Potential Pitfalls

Implications for Practice

Adapted from “Key Elements of a Social Science Research Proposal: Statement of Research Plan” by the Office of Research at Northwestern University atwww.research.northwestern.edu

week 7

Details:
Healthy People 2020 is a framework to assist communities in preventing disease and promoting health. Search the scientific literature and find a research study related to one of the focus areas identified by Healthy People 2020.

In a 750-1000-word essay, critically appraise the study by answering each of the following questions:

What is the study question and is it relevant?
Does the study add anything new?
What type of research question is being asked?
Was the study design appropriate for the research question?
Did the study methods address the most important potential sources of bias?
Was the study performed according to the original protocol?
Does the study test a stated hypothesis? If so, what is it?
Does the data justify the conclusions?
Are there any conflicts of interest?
There are methodological points to consider in appraising literature that are specific to cross-sectional, cohort, case-control, clinical trials, and case studies. Based on the design of this study, what are the key methodical points to consider?
You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

week 8

Details:
One of the goals of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce health disparities among populations. Select one of the leading health indicators as identified by Healthy People 2020 and write a research paper of 750-1,000 words on the health disparities related to that condition. For the health indicator selected, the paper should include a discussion on the following:

Health Problem

Definition of the problem
Descriptive epidemiology (person, place, time)
Etiology (causes, risk factors)
Health Disparities

What disparities do we know exist for this disease?
Why do these disparities exist?
What explanations have been offered or supported?
What research questions have not been studied that may provide new, insightful information regarding this health problem?
Public Policy

Why is it an important public health problem?
What are some social, political, or economic barriers in our current health care system that impede disease prevention and health promotion for this health problem?
How would you educate/disseminate information about this health problem to the public? (target group, financial constraints)
How could one of a health administrator/manager’s general policies or policies specific to this health condition impact the health status of the target population?
You are required to use a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.