Epidemiology

• Author: Daniel Udovic, Will Goodwin
• Subject: Science and Technology
• Institution Name: BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
• Collection: BioQUEST Library OnLine
• Grade Level: Post-secondary

• Abstract: This program allows users to graphically enter population and disease characteristics (e.g., the virulence of the pathogen, the likelihood of transmission), to set up an initial population, and then observe the changes in population characteristics and the prevalence of the disease through time.
  
  Using modified SIR-type models (Susceptible-Infected-Recovered), Epidemiology allows students
  * to ask a variety of "what if" questions
  * to design and perform their own investigations
  * to explore the implications of various public health policies
  
  The direct-manipulation, graphical interface encourages exploration, and makes the program accessible to introductory students.

• Languages: English
• Material Types:
• Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos, Other
• Technical Requirements: Mac OS9|Windows 2000|Windows XP

• Conditions of Use: Custom License