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11655-01 - Lecture: Epidemiological Concepts (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Manuel Hetzel (manuel.hetzel@unibas.ch)
Christian Lengeler (christian.lengeler@unibas.ch, Assessor) Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Description: This lecture covers the basics of epidemiology including: definitions, general principles, main study designs, measures and measurement errors, diagnostic assessment and the link between epidemiology and public health. Understanding the basic concepts of epidemiology is a prerequisite for being able to follow the more advanced lectures, which will emphasise the application of this knowledge. This lecture is mandatory for all students in the MSc Epidemiology. Content: Overview of basic epidemiology Cohort studies Epidemiological measures Introduction to the basics of demography Measurement errors I: Bias and the effects of misclassification Measurement errors II: Confounding and interaction Case-control studies Causality in epidemiology Randomised-controlled trials Descriptive observational studies, including ecological studies Diagnostic performance Efficacy versus effectiveness; monitoring and evaluation Evidence in public health and the Cochrane Collaboration Ethics |
| Learning objectives | To understand conceptually the main measures and study designs in epidemiological practice; to be able to apply basic epidemiological concepts in simple exercises. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures and practicals |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Modul: Basics: Epidemiology (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Foundations in Epidemiology (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | 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 |