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Presentation
Presentation
The UC Introduction to Epidemiology is part of the 2nd Cycle in Exercise and Health, the scientific area of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The preparation of students for the elaboration of scientific papers that they will develop in the 2nd cycle implies the development of various skills that are worked on this CU according to our contents.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP2361-16535
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
CP1. Introduction to epidemiology: History, definition and objectives; CP2.Types of studies: observational, quasi-experimental and experimental;CP3.Measures of frequency: reason, proportions and rates; CP4.Measures of association: odds ratio and relative risk; CP5.Measures of impact: attributable risk and population attributable risk; CP6.Validity and accuracy; CP7.Bias, confounding and interaction; CP8.Causality; CP9.Planning a research project on exercise and health; CP10.Writing articles on exercise and health.
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Objectives
Objectives
This course is intended that students acquire knowledge in epidemiology, measures used in epidemiology, procedures and planning research projects, with scientific rigor and intellectual seriousness. It is also intended that students acquire knowledge for the preparation of scientific papers on exercise, health and well-being. At the end of this course, students must: Understand the different types of studies and their applicability in the context of exercise and health; Understand and know how use the different measures used in epidemiology; Develop research skills in a systematic review and critical reflection; Understand the stages of planning a research project; Understand the stages for the preparation of a research paper on a topic in the field of exercise and health.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Different teaching methodologies (ME) will be used: Expository classes (ME1): Resolution of practical cases (ME2), Viewing and discussion of documentaries/videos (ME3), Bibliographic research (ME4), Analysis of scientific articles (ME5) , Small group activities (ME6), Feedback information provided by the teacher about the work carried out (ME7).
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References
References
Penny Webb, Chris Bain, Andrew Page. (2016). Essential epidemiology: an introduction for students and health professionals ¿ 3rd ed. Cambridge University Press. Miquel Porta, Sander Greenland, Miguel Hernán, Isabel dos Santos Silva, John M. Last.(2014). A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 6th Edition. Oxford University Press. Leon Gordis. (2013). Epidemiology, 5th Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. Katz, M. J. (2009). From research to manuscript: A guide to scientific writing. New York: Springer
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
