Infectious Diseases Epidemiology

Course Code:

8111


Semester:

8th Semester

Weekly Teaching hours:

3

Credits:

6

 eClass Link:

https://bisc.uniwa.gr/course/epidimiologia-loimodon-nosimaton/

Course Tutors

Εirini Karamichali, Apostolos Beloukas

 

The course aims to introduce students to modern methods of molecular epidemiology as well as to their applications in the epidemiological investigation of infectious diseases and the epidemics they cause. Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Know and understand the basic concepts and tools of molecular epidemiology.
  • Apply molecular epidemiology methods to investigate infectious disease epidemics and their applications in public health issues (prevention and intervention policies).
  • Know and understand modern tools and programs applied in molecular epidemiology methods.
  • Use general texts, reference books and several other resources to further develop knowledge through continuous independent learning.
  • Carry out a series of analyzes using pipelines and programs, which are applied in molecular epidemiology studies, proving development of practical scientific skills.