Modeling of Infectious Diseases

In this online MOOC you will learn a basic, yet very general approach to mathematical modeling of infectious disease dynamics.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Build a model using flow charts
• Identify how flow charts are translated into ordinary differential equations
• Recognize techniques for deriving formulas for the basic reproduction number, R0, and the effective reproduction number, R
• Identify the principles of estimating R0 and R from data
• Recognize the SIR model
• Identify how public health interventions can be modeled using flow charts

This course is available in English and French.

*Access to this course requires the user to register or create an account on the course platform.