Journal of Tropical Diseases and Parasitology ›› 2023, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (1): 52-56.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2023.01.010

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Current status of spatial epidemiology course construction and exploration of its teaching methods

ZHANG Zhi-jie(), JIANG Qing-wu   

  1. Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032,China
  • Received:2022-09-02 Online:2023-02-20 Published:2023-02-28

Abstract:

Spatial epidemiology, as an interdisciplinary discipline, is in urgent need of corresponding curriculum construction, because it provides new opportunities for epidemiology by making full use of the characteristics of spatial geographic information, and generates a large number of talent demands. This paper systematically reviewed the course setting and reference books available for spatial epidemiology, summarized current status of the course construction at home and abroad, and briefly discussed the existing teaching methods for the course, so as to provide reference for better teaching of spatial epidemiology and training of diversified talents in the future.

Key words: Spatial epidemiology, Spatial statistics, Curriculum construction, Teaching discussion

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