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 |
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. Analyses dealing with effect modification and confounding will be taught, as well as diagnostic tests and how these can be evaluated. The students will get a introduction to statistical analyses suitable for epidemiological data, such as regression and survival analyses.
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 estimating and interpreting measures of disease occurrence, and in estimating the strength and precision of causal associations
has in-depth knowledge on the role of chance and systematic error in epidemiological studies, and particularly on confounding, selection bias and information bias (measurement error)
has knowledge of effect modification and are familiar with terms such as biological and statistical interaction
has knowledge about concepts related to screening and diagnostic testing
are familiar with common methods for analysing epidemiological data, and can evaluate under which conditions different methods are useful
Skills
The student
can estimate causal associations and interpret these in relation to effect size, precision and validity
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 to these can be handled
can do regression analyses (logistic regression and Cox regression) and non-parametric survival analyses (Kaplan-Meier), and interpret the results from these emphasizing effect size, precision, and systematic error.
General competence
The student
can summarize and evaluate results from epidemiological studies, and appraise how these relates to public health
can apply knowledge of epidemiology for conduction literature reviews, reports, and data collection, as well as for planning and conduction of smaller 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
- Obligatorisk deltakelse på øvinger
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
Admission to a master's programme at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU.
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 2019
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2020
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 *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 KALKULATOR 2019-12-10 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 3 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 1 Eksamensrom Mustad, Inngang D 10 SU206 Sukkerhuset 14 SU204 Sukkerhuset 40 - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 KALKULATOR 2020-06-09 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"