Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | End of module assessment Take away exam paper to complete during the last week of term 2000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Written report 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | End of module assessment 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written report 2000 Words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Explain the one health concept.
Critically evaluate research and developments in One Health Microbiology.
Discuss examples of zoonotic disease.
Compare and contrast the types and structures of the major bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses involved in infectious disease.
Suggest and justify disease control strategies.
Brief description
The One Health approach acknowledges the relationship between health and disease at the human, animal, insect vector and environment interfaces. It has become an important focus in medical and veterinary science with the recognition that health is influenced by the presence of both beneficial and harmful microorganisms. This module explores these concepts and provides students with a broad range of relevant examples.
Content
The module begins with an introduction to the ‘one health’ concept. Bacterial, viral and eukaryotic pathogens will be discussed with examples of transmission between domestic and wild animals and the human population. This will include discussion of the pathogenesis and control of disease. Examples of established zoonotic diseases as well as emerging infectious diseases with an animal origin and/or associated with habitat destruction will be used as case studies. Farming and food production practices will be explored in the context of one health microbiology. The module will also enable students to develop an understanding of the value of epidemiology and its application in investigation of disease outbreaks. Human behaviours and the role of climate in disease will also be included as further examples.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | This will be developed and assessed through practicals. |
| Communication | Students will be required to listen effectively in lectures. Students will need to communicate effectively in practicals and in assessed work. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Students will be expected to use resources available through Blackboard and to take responsibility for managing their time to submit work on time. |
| Information Technology | Coursework will be word processed. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Beyond what is already mentioned above, this is not an element of this module, however the students will be expected to relate the material to their chosen degree scheme. |
| Problem solving | Practicals and the assessment of these will involve solving a variety of problems. |
| Research skills | Research will be required in producing the coursework and in preparation for the end of module assessment. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Practical techniques and core knowledge of transmission, pathogenesis, epidemiology and control of infectious diseases. |
| Team work | Students will be required to work together in the practicals. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5