Advanced Topics in Epidemiology (4 op / 3 ov) |
| Abbreviation: ATEP |
| Learning outcomes: To get familiar with some advanced methods used in epidemiological research and to apply the methods
using own or model data. |
| Content: 12 seminars (3 seminars/semester) that cover different types of methods used in epidemiological research,
eg. in controlling for confounding. |
| Learning Material: Articles and other material distributed during the course. |
| Degree / Programme: Master of Public Health (MPH), PhD Students. |
| Point in time: Autumn/Spring. |
| Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 36 h, Independent Study 60 h. Details: Course consists of four individual parts ( 1 ECTS each, 4 ECTS altogether). Each part takes place during
one semester. Parts may be completed separately. 1 ECTS includes participating 3 seminars and
completing practical works given in seminars. |
| Teaching Languages: English |
| Conduct: Practical Exercises, Participation in Teaching |
| Assessment: Passed / Fail |
| Prerequisites: Introduction to Epidemiology and Basic Biostatistics III or equivalent. |
| Organizing Department: School of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition |
| Course Director: Professor in Epidemiology |
| Teachers: Guest lecturers. |
| Contact Persons: MPH coordinator (coordinator.kansy@uku.fi |
| Registration for the course: Wossikka 2009./WebOodi 2010. |