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11654-01 - Lecture: Epidemiological Methods (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Aurelio Di Pasquale (aurelio.dipasquale@unibas.ch)
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 |
| wöchentlich | Friday | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17.09.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 24.09.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 08.10.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 22.10.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 05.11.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 13.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 19.11.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 20.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 27.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Thursday 03.12.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 04.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Friday 11.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Thursday 17.12.2026 | 09.15-13.00 | 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 |