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 |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
QVE-20306 Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
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.
Activities:
- plenary lectures;
- class assignments;
- take home assignments;
- PC-practical's.
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:
Noordhuizen, J.P.T.M.; Frankena, K.; Thrusfield, M.V.; Graat, E.A.M. (2001). Application of Quantitative Methods in Veterinary Epidemiology. 2nd. revised reprint: Wageningen: Wageningen Pers, 2001. ISBN 9074134890. 429p. Description: Collection: Staff Publications.
Available against reduced price (about 55 euro) at first lecture.
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | MAS | Animal Sciences | MSc | E: Animal Health Management | 5MO |