This module serves as a focal subject for students on the BSc Microbiology and Infection. The module introduces students to key concepts of infectious disease particularly relating to emerging infections, outbreaks and pandemics as well as the medical challenges faced globally by these events. The research-connected teaching will focus on major pathogens and the features of disease, limiting transmission and treatment of infectious disease.
The module comprises lectures, workshops and seminars and uses active-learning delivery methods to ensure students can synthesise and evaluate relative merits, attributes, issues and applications of the topics. Teaching materials will be included on the VLE to develop digital fluency and promote assimilation and appraisal of the module content. The module will be assessed by use of a video blog, and an extended answer question with debate.