SPUM09044U Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Master's Programme in Public Health
Content

The course will provide an introduction to infectious disease epidemiology, with focus on Denmark.

Learning Outcome

After attending the course the attendant should:

  • Have basic knowledge about frequent infectious diseases in Denmark
  • Be familiar with epidemiologic concepts related to infectious diseases
  • Be able to calculate relevant frequency and association measures
  • Be familiar with pitfalls in statistical analysis of infectious disease data
  • Be familiar with management of infectious disease outbreaks in Denmark
  • Be familiar with the Danish vaccination program
  • Be familiar with preparedness and infection control in Denmark
Basic epidemiologic course e.g. ‘Introduction to Epidemiology’
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  • Category
  • Hours
  • Class Instruction
  • 30
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Preparation
  • 241
  • Total
  • 275
Credit
10 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
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Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment

To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student shall:

  • Have basic knowledge about frequent infectious diseases in Denmark
  • Be familiar with epidemiologic concepts related to infectious diseases
  • Be able to calculate relevant frequency and association measures
  • Be familiar with pitfalls in statistical analysis of infectious disease data
  • Be familiar with management of infectious disease outbreaks in Denmark
  • Be familiar with the Danish vaccination program
  • Be familiar with preparedness and infection control in Denmark