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Postgraduate Course: Arthropod Vector Biology (BIME11029)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryIt is estimated that 10% of global disease is transmitted by arthropod vectors. Insects play a leading role in transmission and many of the World's worst diseases: malaria, dengue, lymphatic filariasis and hemorrhagic fever to name but a few. Understanding the pathology of these diseases is critical to finding solutions, but so is understanding the biology of the vector agents transmitting them. Vector control furthermore leans heavily on correct species identification. This course attempts to provide an understanding of Arthropod (predominantly insect) biology in relation to disease transmission.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate:
* a broad understanding of the major components of arthropod vector biology.
* an ability to identify the major vector species groups and the diseases they transmit.
* a knowledge and understanding of current research aspects of vector behaviour, vector ecology, and vector-parasite interactions.
* an insight into the surveillance, evaluation and control of vector issues.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Sharron Ogle
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Course secretaryMiss Lauren Sandford
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