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The variety of infections and pathologies seems almost limitless, and although some of the commonest infections have been studied intensely, it's fair to say that the biological and environmental processes relating to infections are often poorly-understood. We are also living through a time when some deadly diseases are on the increase – this is for a host of reasons including overuse of antibiotics or misinformation about common therapies such as vaccination. Infectious disease isn’t going away.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The variety of infections and pathologies seems almost limitless, and although some of the commonest infections have been studied intensely, it's fair to say that the biological and environmental processes relating to infections are often poorly-understood. We are also living through a time when some deadly diseases are on the increase – this is for a host of reasons including overuse of antibiotics or misinformation about common therapies such as vaccination. Infectious disease isn’t going away.
The main purpose of this course is to introduce you to the broad variety of disease-causing agents and vectors of disease, and also to look at a selection of (mainly vectored) diseases and systems in detail, including: general biology, life histories, pathologies, host response, prophylaxis and therapies, epidemiology and socio-political aspects. This information will be supplemented by practical sessions during which you will enhance your knowledge and technical skills and, in a group presentation (groups of two), during which you will develop your communication skills and explore aspects of disease not covered in the lectures.
When appropriate, teaching material will relate to disease in humans, but diseases in other animals will also be covered. This breadth is important in terms of understanding how infectious agents function - many diseases affect various different taxa and many diseases pass through several species during their life-cycle.
On completion of the course you should feel confident that you have a broad understanding of infectious disease in humans and other animals and a detailed understanding of a range of infectious diseases. Also, your skills in data handling, molecular diagnostics, report writing and presenting will have been enhanced. The mixture of a theoretical background, hands-on modern practical techniques and communication skills gives a base from which to develop careers in the extensive field of infectious disease. These techniques are also transferable to many other disciplines and career paths.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
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Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. Groups will also be given generic feedback. A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during practical and poster sessions. |
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