Fighting COVID-19 with Epidemiology: A Johns Hopkins Teach-Out
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Approx. 4 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course will cover the basic principles of COVID-19 epidemiology, including how it spreads, how it affects people, and how it can be controlled. Students will learn about the latest research and public health strategies for managing this pandemic.Key Learning Points
- Learn about COVID-19 epidemiology and how it spreads
- Understand how COVID-19 affects people and how it can be controlled
- Discover the latest research and public health strategies for managing the pandemic
Related Topics for further study
- COVID-19 epidemiology
- Public health strategies
- Infectious diseases
- Research methodologies
- Disease control
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of COVID-19 epidemiology
- Learn about the latest research on COVID-19
- Gain insight into public health strategies for managing pandemics
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of biology and public health
- Access to a computer with internet
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
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Description
This free Teach-Out is for anyone who has been curious about how we identify and measure outbreaks like the COVID-19 epidemic and wants to understand the epidemiology of these infections.
Outline
- How Do We Identify and Measure Outbreaks Like COVID-19?
- Welcome to the Teach-Out
- Introduction to Understanding Outbreaks
- Step 0: What Is an Outbreak?
- Step 1: Identify Cases
- Step 2: Describe the Outbreak by Person, Place, and Time
- Step 3: Identify and Characterize the Cause
- Step 4: Risk Factor Study in a Defined Population
- Step 4: Risk Factor Study in an Open Population
- Step 5: Intervene and Report
- Introduction to Surveillance
- Data for Action
- Example of a Domestic Public Health Surveillance System
- Example of an International Public Health Surveillance System
- Balancing Workload with Quality
- Surveillance as an Observational Process
- Surveillance Attributes
- Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization
- English, Spanish, and Italian Subtitles
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do We Investigate and Control Outbreaks?
- Introduction to Investigating Outbreaks
- Measures of Transmissibility: Attack Rates
- Measures of Transmissibility: Reproductive Numbers
- Natural History
- Implications for Control
- Summary of Basic Epidemic Dynamics
- Calls to Action
- How Social Distancing Works
- Further Reading
- Public Health On Call Podcast
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about COVID-19 epidemiology and its impact on public health with this informative course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of the topic, and have given it high overall ratings.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the course for its clear explanations and insights into the COVID-19 pandemic.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of COVID-19 epidemiology
- Clear explanations and insights into the pandemic
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Interactive quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning
- Flexible scheduling and self-paced progress
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too technical or advanced
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors or peers
- Occasional technical glitches or difficulties with the Coursera platform
- Not suitable for those seeking a basic overview of COVID-19
Gypsyamber D'Souza, PhD, MS, MPH
4.6 Raiting
Fighting COVID-19 with Epidemiology: A Johns Hopkins Teach-Out
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This free Teach-Out is for anyone who has been curious about how we identify and measure outbreaks like the COVID-19 epidemic and wants to understand the epidemiology of these infections....
