TTIA1008 Basics of Epidemiology (2 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Coordinating organisation:
Open University, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
- Main concepts in epidemiology
- Research designs and methods in epidemiology
- Epidemiological study of illnesses, functional capacity and survival
- Calculating basic risk ratios
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 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
Additional information
Autumn
Description of prerequisites
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
Literature
- 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)
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Active participation in lectures (10 hours); an exam on the lectures and literature; independent study.
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation at lectures, exam will define 100% of the grade
Time of teaching:
Period 1, Period 2
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish