WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Congratulations! It is with great pleasure to inform that you have been admitted to the course Molecular Epidemiology at Umeå University. On this page you will find important information that will be useful, so please read it carefully. If you have any questions, you can use the contact form below. We wish you a warm welcome and hope that you will enjoy your period of studies here in Umeå.
As a new student, you need to activate your user account (your Umu-id) approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
With your user account you can:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Install MFA for a more secure login
To increase security and reduce the risk of unauthorised access to your information or account, students must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to log in to various systems, such as Canvas and the Student Web.
I want to activate my user account and install MFA
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
Complete your registration for the course on your student web page before course starts (December 2, 2022). If you can't register or have been admitted with conditions on the course, you must contact asa.williams@umu.se. NOTE: If you do not complete online registration or notify us beforehand, you may lose your place on the course.
Course schedule
A detailed schedule is available on the course Canvas site. For an overview of the schedule click here.
Teaching methods
This course is based on lectures, computer labs and group discussions. It also includes a group assignment.
Study literature
A list of mandatory literature is found below. All required and recommended literature is freely available online. We recommend that you prepare by reading the assigned chapters or sections prior to each lecture (see schedule on course Canvas site).
Computer labs
You will need to bring your own laptop to the computer labs. The exercises in the computer labs require installation of a few freely available software. If you cannot bring your own laptop for this purpose, please send an e-mail to anna.dahlin@umu.se as soon as possible.
Mandatory activities
This course includes a number of mandatory activities (needed in order to obtain a passing grade for the course). These are marked in the course schedule and include three computer labs, three group discussions, one group assignment (four mandatory occasions), and the final exam. If you are unable to attend one or more of these activities, please contact one of the study advisors as soon as possible to receive complementary assignments.
Examination method
The expected study outcome is described in this course syllabus.To pass the course you have to:
· Actively take part in all mandatory activities
· Pass the exam
In case of absence from mandatory activities, you will have to complete complementary assignments to pass the course. The grades that are used are Fail (U), Pass (G) and Pass with distinction (VG). Examiner for the course is Beatrice Melin, Department of Radiation Sciences, Umeå University.
The written examination takes place on January 11, 2023, 8:00-12:00 at Östra Paviljongen. NOTE: You are required to show a valid photo ID at the time of the written examination.
The mandatory literature includes lecture handouts, books, and articles.
Mandatory Books
Basic Epidemoiology
Bonita R, Beaglehole R, Kjellström T.
2nd ed. Geneva : World Health Organization : 2006.
ISBN: 978-92-4-068183-5
Molecular epidemiology : applications in cancer and other human diseases
Rebbeck R, Ambrosone C, Shields P.
New York, N.Y. : Informa Healthcare USA : 2008.
ISBN: 0-429-13771-0
Molecular epidemiology: principles and practices
Rothman N, Hainaut P, Schulte P et al.
Lyon, France : International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization : 2011.
ISBN: 978-92-832-2216-3
Biomarker Validation : Technological, Clinical and Commercial Aspects
Seitz H, Schumacher S, Beauchamp, J.
Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA : 2015.
ISBN: 3-527-68067-5
Cancer epidemiology and prevention
Thun MJ, Linet MS, Cerhan JR et al.
4th edition : New York, NY : Oxford University Press : 2017.
ISBN : 0-19-023869-0
Molecular epidemiology of chronic diseases
Wild C, Vineis P, Garte SJ.
Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley : 2008.
ISBN: 978-0-470-02743-1
Mandatory Articles
Bledsoe MJ. Ethical Legal and Social Issues of Biobanking: Past, Present, and Future. Biopreserv Biobank. 2017, 15(2):142-147. PMID: 28375760
Mazzio E, Soliman K. Basic concepts of Epigenetics. Epigenetics. 2012, 7(2):119-30. PMID: 22395460
Grimes DA, Schulz KF. An overview of clinical research: the lay of the land. Lancet. 2002, 359(9300):57-61. PMID: 11809203
Checklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
The Student web
The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
Recommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
Orientation
Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
Welcome Fair
Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
Get your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
Join a student union
There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Access to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer