Infectious Disease Control in Changing Environments, 7.5 credits
(Bekämpning av infektionssjukdomar i en föränderlig miljö, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1149MJ |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Biology |
| Main field of study | Environmental Science |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies |
| Disciplary domain |
Natural sciences 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2018 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University on 2018-04-23 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
The equivalent of English B and Bachelor degree including 90 credits in Environmental Science, Bioscience, Sociology, International Health, Medicine, Media Communcation Studies or the equivalent
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
- analyse biological processes that regulate the spread and emergence of infectious diseases
- categorise important infectious diseases according to the type of biological agent, spreading mechanism and disease progression
- give examples of how infectious diseases are controlled, diagnosed and treated on the basis of health conditions at different geographical scales
- distinguish future risks for changes in the prevalence and distribution of infectious diseases in relation to local and global changes in the environment and climate
- distinguish future risks for the evolution of new infectious diseases in relation to local and global changes in environment and climate
- critically evaluate and present scientific literature.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course deals with the biological mechanisms behind significant infectious diseases and focuses on control, diagnostics and treatment with both national and international perspectives. In addition, local and global changes in the environment and climate are linked to the risk of increased distribution, prevalence and evolution of infectious diseases.
1001,
Examination,
4 credits
(Tentamen,
4 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
1002,
Seminars and Study Visits,
3.5 credits
(Seminarier och studiebesök,
3,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
Two-grade scale
Course design
The course consists of lectures, mandatory seminars and study visits. Absence from more than 50% of the seminars requires that the student take the course again. Compensatory assignments must be handed in within one year of course completion.Examination format
The course is assessed by written examination and by oral and written assignments.The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Following the Vice-Chancellors decision on internationalization and grade scale at Södertörn University College (dnr: 1148-1.1.2-2018), this syllabus replaces the syllabus with course code 1117MJ, with the difference that the grade system has been updated. The syllabus is determined through special order (dnr: 1776-2.1.1-2018).