Ecology, epidemiology and control of infectious diseases
Deadline: 1 August 2026, 23:59 CET for the course of 2026-2027
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Short Courses
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Distance learning
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6 ECTS Credits
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English
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General information
The short course Ecology, Epidemiology, and Control of Infectious Diseases introduces participants to the concepts and applications of eco-epidemiological models for infectious disease control. The course is offered online in collaboration with the University of Antwerp, Belgium.
The course is largely self-paced, built around recorded lecture material and practical exercises. With limited required interaction with other students, it’s well suited for home study and can easily be combined with a full-time job.
Please note that no scholarships are available for this course. If you pay the tuition fee from a country outside the euro zone, additional bank charges may apply.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the ecology of infectious diseases and how ecological dynamics inform the development of control strategies.
- Apply mathematical models of the susceptible–infectious–recovered (SIR) type to analyze outbreak data through practical exercises.
- Understand the theoretical assumptions underlying the concept of R0 (basic reproduction number).
- Describe how environmental and climate changes influence the distribution of infectious diseases by affecting parasites, vectors, and hosts.
- Explain how new pathogens emerge and identify key drivers of emergence.
- Discuss how environmental interventions can support infectious disease management.
Course Administrator(s)
- Nadia Ehlinger
Course Leader(s)
- Joachim Mariën
Contact
- eecid@itg.be