EPIB 638 Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases

3 credits · Epidemiology and Biostatistics · Graduate Studies · Offered: Winter

Mathematical models of infectious diseases –computer simulations of epidemics–enable detailed analyses and understanding of factors affecting the distribution of infections/diseases in populations and now play a key role in policy making. Covered topics include: short-term dynamics of infections (R0…

Prerequisites

EPIB 621 or permission of the instructor

Prerequisite courses: EPIB 621

Restrictions

Not open to students who have taken EPIB 676 when topic was "Mathematical Models of Infectious Diseases". This is an intermediate-level quantitative course. Previous courses in calculus and biostatistics are recommended (in doubt, contact the instructor prior to registration). A working knowledge of the R statistical software (or equivalent) is mandatory (data structures, function, loop, etc.).

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