STA5066Z - Mathematical Modelling For Infectious Diseases

15 credits at NQF level 9

Entry Requirements:

Acceptance into Master’s programs in Advanced Analytics, Data Science or Biostatistics, and/or statistical background deemed sufficient by the Head of Department.

Course Outline:

This course introduces students to mathematical modelling of infectious diseases. Topics include differential equation modelling, agent based modelling, computer simulation, statistical data fitting, public health modelling, introduction to economic modelling. The course may not be offered every year.