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74295-01 - Block course: Advanced R Applications for Epidemiological Data Analysis (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jan Hattendorf (jan.hattendorf@unibas.ch)
Emilie Pothin (emilie.pothin@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Topics: 1. Loops and vectorization 2. Writing functions 3. Visualization through maps 4. Creating basic R shiny applications 5. Using Markdown to create documents |
| Learning objectives | After this course, the participants should be equipped with advanced techniques in R to further analyze, visualize and document their data. |
| Admission requirements | Participants should be already familiar with R (e.g. attended 50778-01 Intro to R or similar). The course uses the graphical interface R studio, together with R software. Please make sure the most recent version of R and R studio have been installed. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 08.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Assignment |
| 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 |