TTIA1008 Basics of Epidemiology (2 op)
Opinnon taso:
Aineopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta
Järjestävä organisaatio:
Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta, Avoin yliopisto
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Kuvaus
- Main concepts in epidemiology
- Research designs and methods in epidemiology
- Epidemiological study of illnesses, functional capacity and survival
- Calculating basic risk ratios
Osaamistavoitteet
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
Lisätietoja
Autumn
Esitietojen kuvaus
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
Kirjallisuus
- Exam book: Aschengrau A, Seage GR. Essentials of epidemiology in public health, fourth edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington MA, US, 2020 (pages will be defined) and the lectures (2op)
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
Kuvaus:
Active participation in lectures (10 hours); an exam on the lectures and literature; independent study.
Arviointiperusteet:
Active participation at lectures, exam will define 100% of the grade.
Opetusajankohta:
Periodi 1, Periodi 2
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Suoritustapojen osat
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (2 op)
Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi