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Intermediate Level
Approx. 20 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Distinguish between stochastic and deterministic models, explain when either are appropriate, and perform simple simulations of a stochastic model

  • Identify where it is important to incorporate population structure in a model and design and simulate a transmission model capturing such structure 

  • Evaluate the assumptions behind the Ross MacDonald model, and code such a model using R to simulate the dynamics of a vector-borne disease 

  • Critically evaluate a modelling study and communicate its strengths and weaknesses to a scientifically literate audience 

Skills you will gain

  • Mathematical Model
  • R Programming
  • Infectious Diseases
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 20 hours to complete
English

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Imperial College London

Start working towards your Master's degree

This course is related to the 100% online Global Master of Public Health from Imperial College London. It will provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors so you can decide if the full online degree program is right for you.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
7 hours to complete

Building on the SIR Model: Stochasticity

7 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 14 min), 8 readings
Week2
Week 2
6 hours to complete

Building on the SIR model: Heterogeneity

6 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 7 min), 2 readings
Week3
Week 3
5 hours to complete

Building on the SIR model: Vector-borne Diseases

5 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Assignment: Modelling Study Critique

2 hours to complete

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