Seminars of epidemiological methods

wmphm2500  2018-2019  Bruxelles Woluwe

Seminars of epidemiological methods
5 credits
24.0 h
Q2
Language
English
Main themes
Seminars in epidemiological methods (K. Castetbon): methods used in surveillance; epidemiological transition and non-communicable diseases; critical reading of literature in epidemiology; choice of study design according to objectives; elaboration of public health programs
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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To elaborate, apply and criticize epidemiological and statistical methods in Public Health

 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Seminars in epidemiological methods (K. Castetbon): methods used in surveillance; epidemiological transition and non-communicable diseases; critical reading of literature in epidemiology; choice of study design according to objectives; elaboration of public health programs
Teaching methods
- Seminars (including external lecturers)
- Practical exercises in biostatistics and epidemiology
Evaluation methods
essay on a given topic 30%
Second session:essay on a given topic 30%
Faculty or entity
FSP


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master de spécialisation en méthodologie de la santé publique - Specialized master in public health methodology