Host responses to infection (P01610)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P01610

This course aims to promote an understanding of the host responses to infection, including intrinsic and extrinsic strategies for disease control.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Masters in International Animal Health entry requirements.

? Co-requisites : Compulsory (year 1)

? Special Arrangements for Entry : 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.

? 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.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

International Animal health, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : This course will be delivered online through Web CT.
The course will run from the 2nd of October to the 16th of December.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course the candidate should understand the innate and adaptive immunity, the induction of an immune response and the role of cells involved in this process. Candidates will use case studies to appreciate the immune effector function and control of a range of infectious agents, including intra- and extra-cellular bacterial, viral pathogens, protozoa and worms.

In addition to this the candidate should:
- understand innate and adaptive immunity
- appreciate the structure, function and role played by antibodies
- understand the control of infectious diseases
- understand susceptibility and resistance to disease.
- appreciate detection of the immune response as a diagnostic strategy.

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.