Stochastic Epidemic Models

STAT 8450: Stochastic Epidemic Models

Introduction to methods of analyzing large population epidemic data from the viewpoint of stochastic processes theory. Topics will cover the SIR (susceptible-infective-removed) epidemic models both under the homogenous and restricted contact structures. Lectures will introduce the necessary background in probability and statistics along with real-life applications (e.g. HIV, H1N1 and SARS).
Prereq: 6801, and 6540 or 7540; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for PubHBio 8450. Cross-listed in PubHBio.
Credit Hours
3

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