Module Details

Module Code: BIOM8008
Title: Transmission and Epidemiology
Long Title: Transmission and Epidemiology of Infectious Disease. UCC Module MB3012
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4213 - Microbiology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To describe and explain mechanisms of transmission of viral, bacterial and protozoan diseases. To explore public health issues and the role of individuals in transmission of infectious disease. To explore the importance of reservoirs, vectors and other routes of transmission of disease.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the appropriate terminology when describing disease epidemiology, disease progression, and mechanisms of pathogenesis
LO2 Describe, with examples, the various modes of transmission and associated portals of entry of viral, bacterial and protozoal diseases
LO3 Describe the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on human health, with emphasis on perinatal transmission
LO4 Define the role of individuals in transmission of infectious disease
LO5 Describe the link between variations in the environment, both natural and human activity-related, and changes in human disease incidence
LO6 Recognize the risk factors and control points for human water-borne infections
LO7 Describe the life cycle of the malarial parasite, and summarize measures to control the parasite and its vector
LO8 Explain major examples of zoonotic diseases in humans, and describe intervention or control strategies to minimize these infections
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
MB2003
 
Indicative Content
Overview
Epidemiological terminology, disease progression, disease reservoirs, mechanisms of pathogenesis.
Transmission of infectious disease
Air, Water, Food, Direct contact (Sexual Transmitted Diseases), Vector transfer (insect). Airborne pathogens, Sexually-transmitted, Vector-transmitted, Waterborne and foodborne pathogens and diseases,
Control of infectious disease
Public health measure for the control of disease, methods in epidemiology, pathogen reservoirs, molecular epidemiology, emerging and reemerging infections, Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial) infections.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

No Coursework
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 5 Mandatory