New developments in epidemiology and the control of vector borne disease (P01615)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P01615

This course aims to promote an understanding of the causation, transmission and control of vector-borne disease.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Completion of the Certificate in International Animal Health.

? Co-requisites : Elective (year 2)

? 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.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course the candidate should understand:
- parasite transmission dynamics between vectors and hosts
- transmission dynamics as a basis for control strategies
- current and novel approaches to vector control
- effect of climate change on disease vectors and distribution
- socioeconomic considerations in the control of vector-borne diseases

Selected examples will be drawn globally to illustrate fundamental mechanisms of aetiology and epidemiology. Emphasis will be placed on tsetse-transmitted trypanosomiasis, on the major tick-borne diseases of livestock and on mosquito and midge borne viral diseases.

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.