Undergraduate Course: Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases (MIBM10046)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course will describe the natural history and transmission dynamics of protozoan and metazoan parasites, including arthropods. Factors effecting the establishment of infection and development of protective immunity will be considered in relation to development of disease. Method for diagnosis and control of infections will be discussed. Specific infections to be covered include: malaria, sleeping sickness, Chagas' disease; leishmaniasis; toxoplasmosis; schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis; river blindness; hydatid disease; and, hookworms. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| 30% ICA & 70 exam. |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Simon Talbot
Tel: (0131 6)50 7938
Email: stalbot@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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