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70381-01 - Block course: Advances in Cancer Epidemiology (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every 2nd fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Julia Friederike Bohlius (julia.bohlius@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In the course, PhD students will work intensively on their PhD studies. The course is built on the principles of self-directed learning. Depending on the stage in the PhD process, students may work on the proposal development, testing of study tools, preparation of PhD thesis or defense etc. According to students needs we will craft input sessions. Students are expected to present their studies, to determine a learning plan for the three weeks block course and to define any demand for input from other students, such as peer review. Students have to regularly feed back on the learning journey. By the end of course, students will have to sit a final written exam. |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this course students will have learnt to 1) define learning goals, manage time and assess their achievements 2) explain and apply principles of cancer epidemiology in different study settings 3) create a presentation or text targeted to a pre-defined audience. |
| Comments | This is a closed block course for Swiss TPH PhD students working in the field of cancer epidemiology. The course will done in hybrid mode. The course will offer input sessions in the mornings, thereafter students have time to work on their PhD studies, the afternoons are reserved for group work depending on the specific demands of the participating students. The final exams will be written (open book). PhD students have to attend 80% of the time and pass the final written exam. |
| Weblink | Introduction to self-directed learning |
| Admission requirements | Enrolled Swiss TPH PhD students working in the field of cancer epidemiology |
| Course application | This is a closed block course for team members only. The course runs for 3 weeks (21.8. to 8.9. 2023) daily from 9 am to 4 pm. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 21.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Tuesday 22.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 104 |
| Wednesday 23.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Thursday 24.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Friday 25.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Monday 28.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Tuesday 29.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Wednesday 30.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Thursday 31.08.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Friday 01.09.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Monday 04.09.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Tuesday 05.09.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 104 |
| Wednesday 06.09.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Thursday 07.09.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 241 |
| Friday 08.09.2023 | 08.30-10.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Meeting Room 104 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written exam (open book) |
| 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 |