SFOK09103U Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Public Health Science
BSc Programme in Public Healt Science
Content
The course will provide an introduction to infectious disease epidemiology, with focus on Denmark.
Learning Outcome

At the end of the course the student 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 Epidemiologic"
Lectures
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Lectures
  • 30
  • 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