Course - Epidemiology I - MH3002
MH3002 - Epidemiology I
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 3 hours | KALKULATOR |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 hours |
Course content
The course gives a basic introduction in epidemiological methods focusing on study design and how we can study causes of disease in the population. Measuring disease occurrence, as well as the strength and precision of causal associations are central topics. Assessing systematic error due to confounding, selection and information bias are also central, and how these can influence the validity of the results. Evaluation of diagnostic tests is also covered during the course.
The course will be taught in Norwegian during the autumn semester and in English in the spring semester
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student…
• has in-depth knowledge of observational study design and their strengths and weaknesses
• has in-depth knowledge of estimation and interpretion of measures of disease occurrence, such as prevalence, incidence proportion and incidence rate
• has in-depth knowledge of estimation and interpretation of measures of association, such as risk ratio, risk difference, rate ratio, relative risk and odds ratio• has in-depth knowledge on the role of chance and systematic error in epidemiological studies and how these affect the results in these studies, with particularl focus on confounding, selection bias and information bias (measurement error)
• has knowledge about how statistical measures of uncertainty are estimated and interpreted
• has knowledge about the differences between the terms causal association (causality) and statistical association
• has knowledge of how effect modification (interaction) can be investigated and interpreted
• has knowledge about concepts related to screening and diagnostic testing
• are familiar with common methods for analysing epidemiological data when assessing confounding and effect modification
Skills
The student
• can estimate disease occurance and causal associations and interpret these in relation to effect size and precision
• can calculate and interpret diagnostic test properties such as sensitivity, specificity and predictive values
• can identify sources of systematic error, such as confounding, selection bias and information bias, and explain how these occur and how they affect estimated causal associations
• can interpret common analysis methods used to asses confounding and effect modification in epidemiological studies
General competence
The student
• can summarize and critically appraise results from epidemiological studies, and consider how these relates to public health
• can apply knowledge of epidemiology when conducting literature reviews, reports, and data collection, as well as for planning and conducting simple research projects
Learning methods and activities
Intensive lectures during the semester.
Lectures and group work/exercises
The course will be taught in Norwegian in the fall semester and in English during the spring semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory attandance at practice
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Advanced Clinical Nursing (VAKSP)
Cancer Nursing (VKRESP)
Clinical Health Science (MKLIHEL)
Clinical Nursing (MKLISP)
Global Health (MSPUHE)
Human Movement Sciences (MBEV)
Intensive Care Nursing (VISP)
Nurse Anaesthesia (VASP)
Operating Room Nursing (VOSP)
Paediatric Nursing (VBASP)
Pharmacy (MFARMASI)
Physical Activity and Health (MSPAHE)
Public Health (MFHLS)
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended to take MH3000 Introduction to research methods before Epidemiology I.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
To be announced
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLH3002 | 7.5 | 01.09.2018 | |
| BEV3024 | 7.5 | 01.09.2018 | |
| HLS3553 | 4.0 | 01.09.2018 | |
| HLS3557 | 7.5 | 01.09.2018 | |
| MDHLS373 | 4.0 | 01.09.2018 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik , Trondheim
- Public Health
- Epidemiologi
- Public Health
- Medicine, Health and Social Studies.
- Statistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 KALKULATOR 2021-06-04 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release 2020-12-04
Submission 2020-12-04
Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"