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69293-01 - Seminar: Advances in Infection Biology, Epidemiology and Global Public Health (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Recent developments in Infection Biology / Epidemiology, with focus on Swiss TPH research. This seminar series is centered on research topics in the field of infection biology and epidemiology and allows MSc and PhD students of Swiss TPH or of associated institutions to present their ongoing work. Besides presenting the state of research, the seminar allows for discussions on conceptual and operational (design, analysis, interpretation) questions surrounding scientific work. |
| Learning objectives | Present own research project and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. Become an active participant in scientific discussions. Understand the concept of generalising research findings for the site/problem investigated (internal validity) and for related/comparable problems/sites (external validity). |
| Comments | Online participation is possible for students who are currently not in Basel (eg fieldwork), or due to sickness. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 18.09.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 25.09.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 02.10.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 09.10.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 16.10.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 23.10.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 30.10.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 06.11.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 13.11.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 20.11.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 27.11.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 04.12.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 11.12.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 18.12.2023 | 17.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Modul Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular participation (>80%), active engagement 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 |