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Overview
This course is an introduction to concepts of mathematical modeling of infectious diseases; topics include branching processes and the basic reproduction number, dynamical systems, and methods for data fitting Including Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC).
Course Details
The objectives for this course are for participants to:
- Understand key concepts of epidemic modeling (herd immunity, basic reproduction number, stochastic vs deterministic modeling);
- Read and assess mathematical models based on their biomedical assumptions;
- Understand selected methods for fitting mathematical models to data; and
- Understand how to assess forecasts from mathematical models.
Probability theory or statistics. Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
Course content is delivered through weekly interactive lectures.
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Grades are based on 10% class attendance, 75% weekly assignments, and the remainder on a take-home final examination.
Students not in full-year DEB Education Programs who satisfactorily pass all course requirements will, upon request, receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
The objectives for this course are for participants to:
- Understand key concepts of epidemic modeling (herd immunity, basic reproduction number, stochastic vs deterministic modeling);
- Read and assess mathematical models based on their biomedical assumptions;
- Understand selected methods for fitting mathematical models to data; and
- Understand how to assess forecasts from mathematical models.
Probability theory or statistics. Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
Course content is delivered through weekly interactive lectures.
None
Grades are based on 10% class attendance, 75% weekly assignments, and the remainder on a take-home final examination.
Students not in full-year DEB Education Programs who satisfactorily pass all course requirements will, upon request, receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
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How to Enroll
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