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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Public Health | |||
| Reference | AS3033 | Version | 7 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an understanding of the factors impacting on the health of populations across the world. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the environmental factors which influence the occurrence of water-borne and air-borne diseases. |
| 2 | Explain the contribution of nutrient deficiencies, famine and overnutrition (obesity) to the global burden of disease. |
| 3 | Explain the effects of climate change on the global burden of disease. |
| 4 | Describe strategies designed to improve public health. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Occurrence and spread of water-, air- and food-borne microbial and parasitic diseases; zoonoses; human spread of microbial and parasitic disease; malaria; cholera; dysentry; polio; HIV and AIDS; ebola virus; zika virus; vaccinations; pollution; sanitation; water-treatment strategies; smoking; asbestos; obesity; starvation; nutrient deficiencies, including endemic iodine deficiency, vitamin A deficiency; iron; alcohol; WHO; UN and UNHCR; FAO; International Red Cross; governmental approaches to promoting public health; emerging challenges to public health e.g. antimicrobial resistance (AMR), climate change, biodiversity and urbanisation. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered by lectures and tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 33 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 117 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Unseen, closed book examination | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Poster | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (EX1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (CW1), weighted as minor. A module grade of D is required for a pass, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB |
| B | AC, AD, AE, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
| D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EA, EB, EC |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD |
| F | FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of the course or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MADIGAN, M., et al. Brock: Biology of Microorganisms. Current Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey. |
| 2 | WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. Water, Sanitation and Health. Current Edition. WHO electronic Library. |
| 3 | DETELS R. et al., Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. Current Edition. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK |