Postgraduate Course: New developments in epidemiology and the control of vector borne disease (INAH11007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
International Animal Health |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.internationalanimalhealth.ed.ac.uk
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course aims to promote an understanding of the causation, transmission and control of vector-borne disease. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be reponsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
This course will be delivered online through Web CT. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course the candidate should understand:
- parasite transmission dynamics between vectors and hosts
- transmission dynamics as a basis for control strategies
- current and novel approaches to vector control
- effect of climate change on disease vectors and distribution
- socioeconomic considerations in the control of vector-borne diseases
Selected examples will be drawn globally to illustrate fundamental mechanisms of aetiology and epidemiology. Emphasis will be placed on tsetse-transmitted trypanosomiasis, on the major tick-borne diseases of livestock and on mosquito and midge borne viral diseases.
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Assessment Information
| Formal summative written assessment will constitute 60% of the student's grade. Online discussion in both a synchronous and asynchronous environment will contribute further to the final mark. Students will also be required to keep an online reflective personal portfolio. In combination with the submission of electronic course assignments, these elements will provide the remaining 40% of the final mark. |
Special Arrangements
| This courses will be taught entirely by distance learning, using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform. Course materials are protected by secure username and password access, that will be made available to registered users. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Kim Picozzi
Tel: (0131 6)50 6257
Email: Kim.Picozzi@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Kim Picozzi
Tel: (0131 6)50 6257
Email: Kim.Picozzi@ed.ac.uk |
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