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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Medical and Veterinary Epidemiology (U01026)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MED-4-MI23 This Special Topic will provide the students with an in-depth understanding of some of the key epidemiological issues of concern today, including the potential scale of the BSE and vCJD epidemics, the control of foot-and-mouth disease, the prevention of E. coli O157 infections, and the reduction of the public health burden of rabies. Each subject will be introduced by a lecturer doing research in the field, the students will then carry out directed reading and a critical evaluation the available literature. Student presentations will form the basis for general discussion of each subject. Each student will be asked to present on a topic of (as far as possible) their choice. Entry Requirements? This course is not available to visting students. ? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer. Subject AreasHome subject areaBSc Honours (Medicine), (Medicine, Schedule R) Other subject areasMicrobiology and Infection, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 4th year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
100% ICA.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Patricia Anne Law Course Organiser Dr Simon Talbot School Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ |
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