06040 - Epidemiology

Learning outcomes

After completing this module the student knows the main methods of description and epidemiological characterization of  animal infectious diseases and is able to apply the main tools of veterinary epidemiology and interpret the results of epidemiological studies.

Course contents

Aims of veterinary epidemiology and ecology of infectious diseases within animal and human populations in time. Disease transmission and significance of the epidemiological triangle. Mathematical and statistical methods in the investigation and control of infectious disease outbreaks. Collection of epidemiological data, the interpretation of field and laboratory observations and approaches for the rational design of control strategies.

Readings/Bibliography

• Bottarelli E., Ostanello F. Epidemiologia. Teoria ed esempi di medicina veterinaria. Il Sole 24 Ore Edagricole, 2011.
• Thrusfield M. Veterinary epidemiology. Third edition. Blackwell Science Ltd. Oxford UK, 2005.
• Bottarelli E. Quaderno di epidemiologia veterinaria.

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Teaching methods

Theoretical classes and practicals.

Assessment methods

Oral learning assessment, within the final examination of the integrated course "Infectious Diseases, Prophylaxis and Police Employed in Veterinary Health and Hygiene Surveillance I".

Teaching tools

PC projector, overhead projector, slide projector, network connected PC, epidemiological software.

Links to further information

http://www2.vet.unibo.it/staff/OSTANELLO/

Office hours

See the website of Fabio Ostanello