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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Nakul Chitnis (nakul.chitnis@unibas.ch)
Melissa Penny (melissa.penny@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Many infectious diseases are characterized by complex transmission dynamics, making it difficult to predict the effects of interventions. Mathematical models can assist in making such predictions and facilitate decision making for prevention and control. In this course, students receive an introduction to the principles of infectious disease modeling. The lecture requires an understanding of basic calculus and it will be necessary during the course to manipulate equations and implement them in software. The course is suitable for students interested in the general principles of pathogen modeling as well as those who intend to carry out projects in this area. |
| Learning objectives | To understand the differences between deterministic and stochastic models of transmission; the relationships between mathematical modeling and statistical analysis; and the relevance of these methods to different problems in infectious disease epidemiology. To understand the basic principles and applicability of mass action models of infectious disease transmission; the meaning of quantities measuring pathogen transmission, including the force of infection, basic reproductive number, and vectorial capacity, and their importance for disease control. To understand and learn to formulate simple compartment models and implement them in a computer package. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures, extended exercises 20.4.21: Swiss TPH Room Matterhorn 1.6.21: Swiss TPH Room Lhotse |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Comments | 20.4.21: Swiss TPH Room Matterhorn 1.6.21: Swiss TPH Room Lhotse |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 02.03.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 09.03.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 16.03.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 23.03.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 30.03.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 13.04.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 20.04.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 27.04.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 04.05.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 11.05.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 18.05.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 25.05.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 01.06.2021 | 09.15-11.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Modul: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Research Skills (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Assignments, presentation and attendance |
| 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 |