Applied Epidemiology (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able:
• to analyze symptoms, transmissions and spread of infectious
diseases
• to enhance preparedness, surveillance, and response to
infectious disease outbreaks
• to analyze, implement and communicate surveillance data in
infection prevention and control
• to critically assess contextual influences on infectious disease
management

Location and time

Studies are mostly done independently online. Mandatory workshop in Tikkurila Campus 14.2.2025.

Materials

The relevant study materials will be available in the Canvas learning platform. The course entails different pedagogical approaches to support learning, including scientific articles, podcast, case studies etc.

Teaching methods

Methods: self-study through e-tivities. One workshop day in February to focusing on epidemiological study designs and outbreak management.

After this course you are able:
• to analyse symptoms, transmissions and spread of infectious diseases
• to enhance preparedness, surveillance, and response to infectious disease outbreaks
• to analyse, implement and communicate surveillance data in infection prevention and control
• to critically assess contextual influences on infectious disease management

Exam schedules

Mandatory workshop day at Tikkurila Campus 14.2.2025 09-16.30.

In accordance with the degree regulations (2024), those who have been accepted for the study unit must confirm their participation by returning the first e-tivities to the Canvas platform according to the given deadline. If the student does not confirm participation by acting in this way, his/her registration for the implementation will be rejected and another student can be taken in his/her place.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired.
At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

Student workload

Workshop 14th February 2025 at Tikkurila Campus. Compulsory presence at the workshop = 8 hour.
Individual work by completing the given e-tivities 125,5 hours.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Master's level education.