Epidemiology, an introduction

Course goals

1. has insight in the basic terminology and principles used in epidemiology
2. has an overview of important historical developments in epidemiology
3. has insight in the different measures of frequency and association that are commonly used in epidemiological research
4. is able to calculate these measures using simple numerical examples
5. has insight in the different aspects of epidemiological research (etiologic/ diagnostic/ prognostic/ therapeutic, causal/ descriptive)
6. has knowledge of the different study designs used in epidemiological research
7. is able to read and understand (simple) epidemiological scientific papers and recognize, in these papers, which study design and methods were used
8. is able to establish the quality of literature and has knowledge how to use the tools available and is able apply these tools
9. is able to apply the correct measures of frequency and association belonging the different epidemiological study designs
10. understands the meaning of the terms bias and confounding
11. has knowledge on main ethical issues in the conduct and reporting of research involving humans

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