This is the current course schedule for the class. Things will likely change somewhat as the semester progresses. Check regularly for updates.
The External Sources column only lists major external sources. Material provided on this website, as well as other smaller assignments embedded or linked in the course documents (e.g. videos, papers) are not listed. This is only meant as a quick reference, the course materials provide more detail and are the definite source in case of discrepancies.
Abbreviations used are:
The Assessments column lists items that need to be submitted and that will be graded. Those are described in detail in the assessment document for each module. Unless otherwise specified, submission deadline is the module end date (Friday) 5pm.
| Module Topic | Start and end dates | External Sources | Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 – Introduction to the course | 8/20 – 8/28 | IDEMAB 1-2, DSAIDE | quizzes, introducing ourselves exercise, discussion |
| Module 2 – Characterizing Infection states | 8/31 – 9/4 | IDEMAB 3, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 3 - ID Patterns - Outbreaks, cycles and endemic states | 9/7 – 9/11 | IDEMAB 4, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion, project part 1 due 9/11 |
| Module 4 - Reproductive Number 1 | 9/14 – 9/18 | IDEMAB 5, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 5 - Reproductive Number 2 | 9/21 – 9/25 | IDEMAB 5, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 6 - ID Control 1 | 9/28 – 10/2 | IDEMAB 11, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion, project part 2 due 10/2 |
| Module 7 - Modes of direct transmission | 10/5 – 10/9 | IDEMAB 6+7, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 8 - Environmentally transmitted ID | 10/12 – 10/16 | IDEMAB 8, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 9 - Vector-borne ID | 10/19 – 10/23 | IDEMAB 9, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 10 - Host Heterogeneity | 10/26 – 10/30 | IDEMAB 10, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion, project part 3 due 10/30 |
| Module 11 - ID Control 2 | 11/2 – 11/6 | IDEMAB 11, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 12 - Stochasticity and Extinctions | 11/9 – 11/13 | IDEMAB 14, DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Module 13 - Evolutionary Dynamics and Emerging Infectious Diseases | 11/16 – 11/20 | IDEMAB 15-17 , DSAIDE | quizzes, discussion |
| Finishing Project | 11/23 – 11/27 (fall break part of the week) | none | project part 4 due 11/27 |
| Project Reviews | 11/30 – 12/4 | none | project reviews due 12/4 |
| Final project submission | 12/9 | none | project part 5 due |
The current plan is to have weekly, completely optional Zoom meetings. See the Communication section for some more details. You can find the Zoom link on Slack.
I’ll use Slack to see what days and times work best. I’ll probably alternate between weeks to ensure everyone can join if they want to at least every 2 weeks.
The first zoom session will be on Monday, 8/24 at 4pm ET.