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11654-01 - Lecture: Epidemiological Methods (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jan Hattendorf (jan.hattendorf@unibas.ch)
Daniel Mäusezahl (daniel.maeusezahl@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This is the core lecture on the methods used in epidemiological research, epidemiological data collection and analysis structured around a typical research project cycle. The lecture focusses on the definition and meaning of risk factors, the measurement of health status, and the design of studies to relate the two. The lecture assumes some background in epidemiology, either from BSc studies and/or from the “Epidemiological concepts” lecture. In addition to lectures, the students carry out individual practical exercises alone and in group work and design and implement a field project in project teams. |
| Learning objectives | To familiarize with various study designs, realities of research project implementation, and the practicalities of data collection, evaluation and interpretation in epidemiology; to be able to design and apply appropriate tools and data analysis plans for epidemiological studies. |
| Comments | Methods: In-class teaching, lectures, extended exercises, group work and problem-based learning |
| Admission requirements | In-class teaching only. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18.09.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 25.09.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 02.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 09.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 16.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 23.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 30.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 06.11.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 13.11.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 14.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 20.11.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 21.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 27.11.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 28.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 04.12.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 05.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 11.12.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 12.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 18.12.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 19.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Foundations in Epidemiology (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written final exam, assignments, student presentations regular attendance, 11 of 13 sessions must be attended |
| 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 |