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| Semester | Herbstsemester 2024 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Herbstsemester |
| Dozierende |
Manuel Hetzel (manuel.hetzel@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn)
Christian Lengeler (christian.lengeler@unibas.ch) Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch) |
| Inhalt | Epidemiology constitutes a core discipline for public health. This lecture with exercises covers the fundamentals of epidemiology, including: definitions and general principles, study designs, measures and measurement error, diagnostic performance assessment, and the application of epidemiology for public health. The lecture has a global focus with many examples from the Global South. The knowledge and understanding acquired in this lecture is essential for following more advanced courses. The lecture is compulsory for MSc Epidemiology students. Topics: Fundamental epidemiological concepts Epidemiological measures and measurement errors Descriptive and analytical epidemiology Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies Randomised-controlled trials Efficacy versus effectiveness Association and causation Diagnostic performance Surveillance and response Evidence in public health and the Cochrane Collaboration Ethics |
| Lernziele | Students will acquire a conceptual understanding of fundamental epidemiological measures and study designs, and practice the application of epidemiological concepts to generate evidence relevant for public health. |
| Literatur | Introductory basics: Bonita/Beaglehole/Kjellström: Basic epidemiology (2nd edition; English). World Health Organization 2006. (https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/43541). Supporting literature will be provided throughout the lecture. |
| Bemerkungen | This is an in-person lecture that is not recorded. During the lecture, students receive accompanying exercises and occasionally accompanying texts for self-study. A calculator (but not a computer) is required for all lectures. Additional lecturers: Tracy Glass Stefanie Knopp Peter Odermatt |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| HörerInnen willkommen |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Mittwoch 18.09.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 25.09.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 02.10.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 09.10.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 16.10.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 23.10.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 30.10.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 06.11.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 13.11.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Mittwoch 20.11.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, Lecture Hall 02. 097 |
| Mittwoch 27.11.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 04.12.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 11.12.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 18.12.2024 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Module |
Doktorat Epidemiologie: Empfehlungen (Promotionsfach: Epidemiologie) Lehrveranstaltungen Masterstudium Infektionsbiologie (Masterstudium: Infektionsbiologie (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2024)) Modul: Basics: Epidemiology (Master Studiengang: African Studies) Modul: Electives in Infection Biology (Masterstudium: Infektionsbiologie) Modul: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master Studiengang: African Studies) Modul: Foundations in Epidemiology (Masterstudium: Epidemiologie) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Masterstudium: European Global Studies) |
| Leistungsüberprüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| Hinweise zur Leistungsüberprüfung | Written final exam of 75 minutes |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Leistungsüberprüfung | Anm.: Belegen Lehrveranstaltung; Abm.: stornieren |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | Pass / Fail |
| Wiederholtes Belegen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Philosophisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |