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 will take part in interactive guided simulations on computer concerning epidemiological surveys in case of toxinfection outbreaks. Special emphasis will be placed on the statistical methods that can be used to identify any suspect food and to compare 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
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Other information
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