Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:34
This course will provide you with insights into key infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals of major importance around the world and approaches to control these diseases
Weekly practicals include hands-on modern molecular diagnostic techniques for disease detection and surveillance
In course assessments include group-work posters, talks and the production of public health information pamphlets
The mixture of a theoretical background, hands-on modern practical techniques and communication skills via different media gives a base from which to develop careers in the extensive field of infectious disease
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course runs in weeks 31-35, and is scheduled in Thread 2, so may have contact hours in any or all of these times: Mondays, 14-18; Tuesday, all day; Friday, 14-18. If this is an optional course, there may also be contact hours on Wednesdays, 9-11.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); in-course assessment (50%). In-course assessment comprises group work and poster presentation (20%) and 3 practical write-ups (30%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%), this may contain material from both the practical and lecture components of the course.
A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during practical and poster sessions.
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