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11655-01 - Vorlesung: Epidemiological Concepts (3 KP)
| Semester | Herbstsemester 2025 |
| 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 low and middle income countries. The knowledge and understanding acquired in this lecture are essential for following more advanced courses in epidemiology. The lecture is compulsory for MSc Epidemiology students. Topics: Fundamental epidemiological concepts Epidemiological measures and measurement errors Observational and experimental 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 |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Mittwoch 17.09.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 24.09.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 01.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 08.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 15.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 22.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 29.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 05.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 12.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 19.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 26.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 03.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 10.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Mittwoch 17.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Mittwoch 17.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 Uhr | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Module |
Doktorat Epidemiologie: Empfehlungen (Promotionsfach: Epidemiologie (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2025)) 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) |
| Prüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | Written final exam of 75 minutes. |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anm.: Belegen Lehrveranstaltung; Abm.: stornieren |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | Pass / Fail |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Philosophisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |