QVE-30306 Quantitative Veterinary Epidemiology
Course
Credits 6.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 32 |
| Practical extensively supervised | 16 |
| Tutorial | 64 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | dr. ir. EAM Graat |
| dr. ir. K Frankena | |
| Lecturer(s) | dr. ir. EAM Graat |
| dr. ir. K Frankena | |
| Examiner(s) | dr. ir. K Frankena |
| prof. dr. ir. MCM de Jong |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
QVE-20306
Contents:
This course is a follow up of the basic course Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (QVE-20306). Within this advanced course several key areas in veterinary epidemiology - like sampling strategy, diagnostic test performance, observational study types and useful advanced statistical methods and transmission models - will be dealt with.
Learning outcomes:
After this course students are able to:
- design epidemiological studies including sample size calculations;
- calculate epidemiological parameters and interpret the outcomes;
- evaluate literature relevant to veterinary epidemiology;
- understand infection transmission models;
Activities:
- plenary lectures;
- class assignments;
- take home assignments;
- PC-practicals.
Examination:
Open book (also use of your own notes is allowed), written exam (3 hours).
Literature:
Course guide and schedule are available on first lecture.
Course book: Application of Quantitative Methods in Veterinary Epidemiology; Eds. Noordhuizen, Frankena, Thrusfield and Graat (2001); ISBN 90741334890. Available against reduced price (about 50 euro) at first lecture.
| Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory for: | MAS | Animal Sciences | MSc | E: Animal Health Management | 5MO |