| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| To lead graduate students understand the concepts of applied epidemiology and how to apply various methods in epidemiological research |
| 1.Professional knowledge in microbiology and public health. |
| 2.Ability to conduct experiments in microbiology, public health, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
| 3.Ability to read research articles in English or Chinese. |
| 4.Ability of logical thinking and lifelong learning. |
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| Quiz |
| Assignment |
| Attendance |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction of Application Epidemiology |
| Week 2 |
Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests (I) |
| Week 3 |
Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests (II) |
| Week 4 |
Application of Logistic Regression Model for Multi-Diagnostic Result Evaluation (I) |
| Week 5 |
Application of Logistic Regression Model for Multi-Diagnostic Result Evaluation(II) |
| Week 6 |
Matched analysis: introduction of conditional logistic regression model |
| Week 7 |
The Concepts of Surveillance and Its Importance |
| Week 8 |
Sampling Methods |
| Week 9 |
Sample Size Determination: Theory and Practice |
| Week 10 |
Laboratory Data Quality Control and Evaluation |
| Week 11 |
Modeling of Transmission Dynamics of Infectious Diseases (I) |
| Week 12 |
Modeling of Transmission Dynamics of Infectious Diseases (II) |
| Week 13 |
Modeling of Transmission Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: Examples and Discussion |
| Week 14 |
Risk Assessment for Infectious Diseases |
| Week 15 |
Risk Assessment for Infectious Diseases: Examples and Practice |
| Week 16 |
Cox’s Regression Model for Survival Data Analysis |
| Week 17 |
Questions for take-home learning |
| Week 18 |
Questions for take-home learning |
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| Evaluation |
| Presence and Discussion (20%), Homework (50%), Quiz(30%) |
| Textbook & other References |
| The relevant textbooks of epidemiology and SCI articles |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| The whole teaching materials and files will be organized and delivered to students who take this course. |
| Office Hours |
| TBA |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 03.Good Health and Well-Being 04.Quality Education | include experience courses：Y |
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