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79213-01 - Seminar: Biostatistics (Journal Club) (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Penelope Vounatsou (penelope.vounatsou@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This Journal Club is suitable for students with a strong statistics background or for those who have successfully completed “Bayesian Biostatistics” (12385-01). At the beginning of the lecture, biostatistics topics will be selected based on the interests of lecture participants and suggestions of the lecturer. In the subsequent sessions, students will present seminars on specific topics based on literature review and with guidance from the lecturer. |
| Learning objectives | Students will learn a range of statistical methods for analysing epidemiological data, and will be informed about new developments in statistical methodology appropriate for epidemiological data. Students will improve their ability to understand papers published in statistical journals and improve their presentation of statistical topics. |
| Admission requirements | This Journal Club is suitable for students with a strong statistics background or for those who have successfully completed “Bayesian Biostatistics” (12385-01). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |