Course syllabus

Welcome to MGH102 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

COURSE DATES

  • Quantitative part: 4 November to 5 January 
  • Qualitative part: 6 January to 17 January

GENERAL COURSE CONTENT

During the course both theoretical foundations and scientific implementations of research methods will be covered in lectures, seminars and workshops. The course begins with an outline of theory of science and qualitative methods, before moving on to quantitative methods, with a specific focus on epidemiology and biostatistics. The course will encompass training in practical competencies needed for the interpretation, assessment and implementation of quantitative research. In addition, ethical issues in research within the global health field will also be given attention.

ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE

In order to meet the learning outcomes specified in the course plan, active full-time engagement is requested of you. This entails attendance and participation at lectures, active and prepared participation in seminars and computer sessions, as well as completion of the required assessments. Also, remember to allocate time for your own studies!

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT

  • Two in-class written exams in quantitative methods
  • One in-class written exams in qualitative methods
  • Mandatory computer exercises
  • Mandatory seminars/assignments including written hand-ins

The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). To Pass (G) the student must complete and pass all three exams and the mandatory seminars with attached hand-ins. To Pass with Distinction (VG) the student must qualify for a Pass and in addition obtain the level of Pass with Distinction on the two exams in quantitative methods.

EXAMINATION DATES

  • Quantitative part: 
    • DISA exam Part A: 30 November 8.30-12.30, Första Långgatan 16
      • Part A re-examination 1: 30 January, 14.00-18.00, Reutersgatan 2C
      • Part A re-examination 2: 14 June, 8.30-12.30, Första Långgatan 16
    • DISA exam Part B: 5 January, 8:30-13:30, Andra Långgatan 19
      • Part B re-examination 1: 27 February, 14.00-19:00,  Andra Långgatan 19
      • Part B re-examination 2: 10 June, 8.30-11:30, Reutersgatan 2C
    • Mandatory seminars/assignments: see TimeEdit
  • Qualitative part:
    • DISA exam: 15 January, 08.00-11.00 Första Långgatan 16
      • DISA re-examination 1: 6 March, 8.30-11.30, Första Långgatan 16 
      • DISA re-examination 2: 8 June, 8.30-11.30, Första Långgatan 16

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Course coordinators:
- Anna Rehammar, anna.rehammar@gu.se (quantitative part)
- Gunilla Priebe, gunilla.priebe@gu.se (qualitative part)

Course administrator:  Usva Salvi, mgh@epso.gu.se  

Registration:  via Ladok 

Link to schedule in TimeEdit: Schedule
Information for those of you who are planning to travel around Christmas: The last campus-based teaching before Christmas is scheduled on Thursday Dec 18th, 8.15-12.00. The on-campus activity is the DISA-exam in week 1 (Tuesday Jan 5th). Note that we have on-line teaching and mandatory sessions in the time between those dates.

To follow the course during the online teaching you will need to install the software Stata on your computer or be able to attend a computer room on campus during online teaching. Installation of Stata

Course syllabus: Syllabus MGH102

Literature list: Literature_MGH102