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28893-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Biostatistics (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Dirk Keidel (dirk.keidel@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Amanda Ross (amanda.ross@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Data description and presentation, graphical representations and summary measures Normal distribution Sampling distribution and confidence intervals Testing of statistical hypotheses Measures of association and agreement for categorical data Confounder control and assessment of effect modification Introduction to linear regression models and analysis of variance |
| Learning objectives | Understand the role of statistics in the scientific process; Describe data using simple plots and summary measures; Construct and interpret estimates and confidence intervals for key population parameters; Identify and apply appropriate statistical methods for simple analytical problems; Recognise and take into account confounding and effect modification; Apply this knowledge in practice using Stata. Description: This course covers basic concepts and methods of biostatistics and quantitative epidemiology. |
| Comments | Exam: |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15.09.2026 | 13.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 17.09.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 13.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 24.09.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 13.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Maurice E. Müller Saal U1.111 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 08.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | -- Anfrage zentraler Raum für Lehre-, -- |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 22.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 06.11.2026 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 06.11.2026 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Biostatistics and Computing (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Module: Foundations in Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Weekly assignments, written final exam |
| 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 |