Course - Epidemiology I - MH3002
MH3002 - Epidemiology I
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | KALKULATOR |
Course content
The course gives a basic introduction in epidemiological methods focusing on how we can study causes of disease in the population. Central tropics include study design, measuring disease occurrence and causal associations, as well as how to evaluate and handle systematic error. The course emphasizes the ability to understand and critically evaluate results of epidemiological studies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student will gain in-depth knowledge of:
- epidemiological study design and their strengths and weaknesses
- measures of disease occurrence and causal effects
- systematic error related to confounding, selection and measurement error
- random error with a focus on the use and interpretation of confidence intervals and p-values
Additionally, the student will gain knowledge of:
- basic methods to control confounding
- basic methods to assess effect modification
- diagnostic test properties and their application
Skills
The student can:
- identify different study designs in epidemiological papers
- identify possible sources of systematic error
- calculate and interpret measures of disease occurrence and causal effects
- summarize the results of statistical analyses intended to control confounding
- calculate and interpret measure of diagnostic test validity, including sensitivity, specificity and predictive values
General competence
The student can:
- summarize and critically appraise results from epidemiological studies with a focus on study design, the strength and precision of effects, and possible sources of systematic error
- apply knowledge and skills in epidemiology for literature reviews, preventive public health actions, and for planning and conducting small research projects
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures and exercise during four block weeks.
- Compulsory online exercises between block weeks.
- Digital resources (e.g., videos, articles, assignments).
The course is taught in Norwegian in the fall semester and in English during the spring semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory attandance at practice
Further on evaluation
Approved compulsory exercise activities are required to sit for the exam. If a student wants to re-sit the exam, approved compulsory activities are valid for three subsequent semesters after approval.
Specific conditions
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 have MH3000 Introduction to research methods, or similar.
Course materials
Will be informed at the beginning of the course
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLH3002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| BEV3024 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| HLS3553 | 4.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| HLS3557 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| MDHLS373 | 4.0 | AUTUMN 2018 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik , Trondheim
- Public Health
- Epidemiologi
- Public Health
- Statistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 KALKULATOR 2022-12-09 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 28 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 KALKULATOR 2023-06-02 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. 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"