Epidemiology
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Briefing
This subject broadens the scope from diseases affecting a single human body to those impacting entire populations. It could be very interesting and eye-opening for those who are curious.
The course runs throughout the first semester, with weekly classes and lectures. You will learn about Poland, Europe, the world, or any country of your choice.
The weekly classes involve discussions, data analysis, or group work, which will be presented to the teacher at the end of each session. If you are absent, the teacher will ask you questions in the next class about the material you missed.
The teacher will provide presentations after each class, covering all the material required for the course credit.
Useful resources
- Chapter "Epidemiology and Biostatistics" in the First Aid Step 1 (only 8 pages!)
- Presentations of the classes, will be provided by the teachers
Attendance
LecturesOnline
Classes & seminarsCollegium Universum unless arranged differentlyThe department of Epidemiology is on the second floor of the Collegium Universum (near the Biochemistry department).
Dress codeNo requirements
Assessment
Class tests
In 23/24, there were no in-class tests, just assignments we had to complete and present to the teacher.
That being said, there have been short graded class quizzes the previous year, so don't be surprised if they bring those back.
Paying attention in the classes will give you an advantage for preparation; as you will need almost no time to prepare for the credit. Although the course focuses on epidemiological data and methods, the teachers like to ask broader questions even about key figures of the history of Epidemiology for example.
Short answer questionstype of question
Credit
The credit consists of multiple-choice questions, each with one correct answer. The questions are projected on a screen, and you are given an answer sheet to fill in. You have a set amount of time per question, and you won't be able to see the question again afterward. If you pay attention in class and review the presentations, most of the necessary material will be covered, and you should do fine.
To pass the credit, you need to answer at least 60% of the 20 questions correctly.
Retake
The retake was different to the credit. Since there were not many people retaking, a second term in the classroom was arranged where an oral form of the credit was completed.Multiple Choice, one correcttype of question
2takes
Credit
The credit is received after attending the classes and passing the final credit.
The credit is multiple choice and 60% are required to pass.
No grade will be put into your transcript of records.
Pass/Failtype of credit
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