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11655-01 - Lecture: Epidemiological Concepts (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Manuel Hetzel (manuel.hetzel@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Christian Lengeler (christian.lengeler@unibas.ch) Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Epidemiology is 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 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 |
| Learning objectives | 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. |
| Bibliography | Supporting literature will be provided throughout the lecture. A calculator (but not a computer) is required for all lectures. |
| Comments | This is an in-person lecture that is not recorded. During the lecture, students receive accompanying exercises and occasionally accompanying texts for self-study. Additional lecturers: Tracy Glass Stefanie Knopp Peter Odermatt |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 20.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 27.09.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 04.10.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 11.10.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 18.10.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 25.10.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 01.11.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 08.11.2023 | 08.15-11.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 15.11.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 22.11.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 29.11.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 06.12.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 13.12.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 20.12.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Basics: Epidemiology (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Foundations in Epidemiology (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written final exam of 75 minutes |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |