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| Semester | fall semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Manuel Hetzel (manuel.hetzel@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Pie Müller (pie.mueller@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This course is targeted at MSc and PhD students with a keen interest in research on tropical infectious diseases and disease vectors globally. It will provide a platform for a regular critical appraisal and discussion of peer-reviewed scientific publications. In each session, 1-2 students will be selected to present a scientific publication identified the previous week by the course organizers, and chair the subsequent discussion. All students will be required to read all papers, answer specific questions related to the paper in advance of the session, and actively engage in the discussion. |
| Learning objectives | To practice the critical review of scientific articles published in the international scientific literature. To learn to concisely summarise and present research papers and actively discuss findings and implications with peers. To raise awareness of recent and relevant publications. This seminar focuses on research related to tropical infectious diseases and disease vectors. |
| Bibliography | Provided each week. |
| Comments | This seminar focuses on research related to tropical infectious diseases and disease vectors. |
| 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 |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Continuous assessment: Regular attendance (not missing more than 3 sessions) and active participation (reading and presentation of publication, submission of answers to questions, participation in discussion). |
| 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 |