QVE-30306 Quantitative Veterinary Epidemiology

Course

Credits 6.00

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 successful completion of this course students are expected to be 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-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:
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.