KTEY008 Basics of Epidemiology (3 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Main concepts in epidemiology
Research design and methods in epidemiology
Epidemiological study of illnesses, functional capacity and survival

Completion methods

Active participation in lectures (10 hours)
Independent study (lecture and literature exam)

Assessment details

Lectures 50%, literature exam 50%

Learning outcomes

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 analyze the relationships between risk factors and their consequences
•recognizes the main sources of error in epidemiological research

Additional information

Autumn semester

Description of prerequisites

LTKY002 Tieteellisen toiminnan perusteet
LTKY1011 Kvantitatiivisten tutkimusmenetelmien perusteet
LTKY1010 Kvalitatiivisten tutkimusmenetelmien perusteet

Literature

  • Friedman, G.D. 2004. Primer of epidemiology. 5. painos. New York: McGraw-Hill. (401 s.)

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching