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69290-01 - Seminar: Health Interventions (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Gillian Levine (gillian.levine@unibas.ch)
Jordyn Wallenborn (jordyn.wallenborn@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course is targeted at MSc and PhD students with a keen interest in research on maternal and child health 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 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 maternal and child health. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-täglich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.09.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 24.09.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 15.10.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 29.10.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 12.11.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Tuesday 26.11.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 17.12.2024 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| 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 |