TTIA1008 Basics of Epidemiology (2 op)

• Main concepts in epidemiology
• Research designs and methods in epidemiology
• Epidemiological study of illnesses, functional capacity and survival
• Calculating basic risk ratios 

After completing the course the student

• is able to describe basic concepts and indicators related to the prevalence and risk factors of diseases
• is able to define the key study designs of epidemiological research
• is able to analyze the relationships between risk factors and their consequences
• is able to calculate basic risk ratios and to interpret them in studies
• recognizes the main sources of error and bias in epidemiological research 

Autumn

Participating in this course requires knowledge of basic research methods. Degree students of health sciences should have completed the following courses (or corresponding studies):
LTKY1016 Tutkimusaineiston keruu- ja analysointimenetelmät