Course - Epidemiology I - MH3002
Epidemiology I
About
About the course
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. Central tropics includes measuring disease occurrence and causal associations, as well as evaluating systematic error due to confounding, selection and information bias. The course emphasizes the ability to understand and critically evaluate results of epidemiological studies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student:
- has in-depth knowledge of epidemiological study design and their strengths and weaknesses
- has in-depth knowledge of measures of disease occurrence
- has in-depth knowledge of measures of associations
- has in-depth knowledge of systematic error related to confounding, selection and measurement error
- has knowledge of basic methods to reduce confounding
- has knowledge of random error and how to interpret statistical measures of uncertainty
- has knowledge of the differences between a causal association (causality) and statistical association
- has knowledge of how effect modification (interaction) can be investigated and interpreted
- has knowledge of concepts and simple calculations related to diagnostic tests and screening
Skills
The student:
- can identify different study designs and evaluate their suitability for specific research aims
- can calculate and interpret different measures of disease occurrence and causal associations
- can identify sources of systematic error and explain how these may affect the results from epidemiological studies
- can interpret results from stratified analyses and regression analyses to asses confounding and effect modification
- can calculate and interpret basic diagnostic test properties
General competence
The student:
- can summarize and critically appraise results from epidemiological studies
- can 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 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
Specific conditions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KLH3002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| BEV3024 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| HLS3553 | 4 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| HLS3557 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| MDHLS373 | 4 sp | Autumn 2018 |
Subject areas
- Public Health
- Epidemiologi
- Public Health
- Statistics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2021
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Examination arrangement: Home exam
Ordinary examination - Spring 2022
Home exam (1)
Submission 2022-06-03 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
- Other comments
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen.