Learning objectives
Appraisal of principles and methods of epidemiological enquiries on foodborne epidemics
Prerequisites
Propedeutics according regulations of the Degree Course
Course unit content
Students take part in interactive computer assisted simulations concerning epidemiological surveys in case of food poisoning outbreaks. Special emphasis is placed on (a) statistical methods that can be used to identify any suspect food and (b) comparing the frequency of the disease in exposed and non-exposed groups.
Full programme
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Bibliography
There is no specific text for this unit. The student is strongly advised to attend the laboratory sessions
Teaching methods
Use of spreadsheet for data analysis in foodborne epidemics
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test to be solved by the use of a spreadsheet
Other information
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