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| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| 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 present a recent scientific publication agreed upon with the course organizers and chair the subsequent discussion. All students will be required to read all papers and actively engage in the discussion. |
| Learning objectives | To practice the critical review of scientific articles published in the international literature. To learn how to concisely summarise and present research papers and actively discuss findings and implications with peers. To raise awareness of recent publications with a focus on research related to tropical infectious diseases and disease vectors. |
| Bibliography | Provided each week. |
| Comments | Methods: Seminars, literature review, journal club |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 21.09.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 28.09.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 05.10.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 12.10.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 19.10.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 26.10.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 02.11.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 09.11.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Wednesday 16.11.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Wednesday 23.11.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 30.11.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 07.12.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 14.12.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 21.12.2022 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| 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 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 |