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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Epidemics II training is three weeks of online instruction. This course was created and delivered by Hong Kong universities via the EDX platform. The top experts in the field explained this course.
This free online course will teach you about epidemic science, prevention, and control. This course will include a supplementary module on COVID-19, panel discussions with world-renowned epidemic experts, and lectures by HKU's leading scientists in this field. This is the second of four courses on infectious disease spread. It covers the following topics: Communicable Disease Fundamentals Epidemiology, The Epidemiologic Triangle: Pathogen, Host, and Environment Evidence Integration, and Modeling of Infectious Diseases.
The participants can join the self-paced course by paying a fee or free of cost. In the verified mode, they need to submit the course fee and get an unlimited duration during which they can learn the course. In the free track, the students can audit it for a limited duration.
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The Highlights
- Three weeks online course
- Self-paced
- 2-3 hours per week
- Video transcript
- Shareable completion certificate
- Access to course materials
Programme Offerings
- The Hong Kong University designed syllabus
- Graded Assignments and Exams
- World-class institutions
- and universities
- Introductory level programme
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 11403 | yes | HKU Hong Kong |
The Epidemics II certification fee varies for the different kinds of tracks mentioned below chosen by the candidates.
Epidemics II Certification Fee Structure
Description | Amount in INR |
Verified Track | Rs.11,403 |
Audit Track | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The completion of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Epidemics II certification by the EDX Platform. Students must participate in and complete the course in order to receive the certificate.
What you will learn
After completing this Epidemics II certification syllabus, users will learn about Epidemiology is the study, prevention, and control of epidemics. This course will include a COVID-19 supplemental module, panel discussions with world-renowned epidemic experts, and lectures from HKU's leading scientists in this field. This is the second of four courses (infectious disease spread). It covers the following topics: Infectious Disease Fundamentals Epidemiology, The Epidemiologic Triangle: Pathogen, Host, and Environment Evidence Integration, and Modeling of Infectious Diseases.
Who it is for
Candidates interested in teaching and medical field researchers, project managers, and healthcare as nurses, therapists, pharmaceutical sales representatives, and managers, among others, are encouraged to apply.
Admission Details
Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Epidemics II certification course classes:
Step 1: Follow the official URL:https://www.edx.org/course/epidemics-ii
Step 2: Participants must create an account on the Edx website.
Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed.
The Syllabus
- Basic Concepts in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Epidemic Curve
- What is Incubation Period and Use of Incubation Period
- Transmissibility of Communicable Diseases
- Timescale of Disease Transmission
- What is Severity of Infectious Disease
- Difficulties Associated with Severity Estimation
- Epidemiologic Triangle
- The Pathogen: The Effects of Dose and Pathogen Genetics
- The Pathogen: Evolution (Case1: Myxoma Virus)
- The Pathogen: Evolution (Case 2: Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- The Pathogen: Evolution (Case 3: Antimicrobial Resistance)
- The Host: Overview
- The Host: How Age Affects Disease Transmission and Severity
- The Host: Sexual Mixing
- The Environment
- Supplementary Module: Influenza Immunity and Transmission In Time, Age and Space
- Infectious Disease Modelling (Susceptible Infectious Removed Model)
- Evidence Synthesis
- Uncertainty in Modeling (Dynamic Uncertainty, Parametric Uncertainty)
- Uncertainty in Modeling (Structural Uncertainty, Scenario Uncertainty)
- Supplementary Module: Precision Public Health
Instructors
HKU Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This certification course is explained by experts and trained faculty from Hong Kong University.
This course certificate was created by Hong Kong University and awarded by the EDX platform.
The course is three weeks long and requires approximately 2-3 hours per week.
Yes, there is a course completion certificate for this online course.
This online course has transcript videos in both English and Chinese.