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Multidisciplinary Application of One Health in Emerging Zoonoses or in Special Situations
Code: 43758Credits: 9
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Zoonoses and One Health | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Laila Darwich Soliva
- Email :
- laila.darwich@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
As a requirement for admission you must have one of the Degrees listed below:
Graduate, Bachelor or Diploma in the field of Health Sciences (Veterinary Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science and Food Technology, Animal Science and Health, Biomedicine, Psychology) or Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Agronomic Engineering, Forestry) or equivalent
Objectives
The objectives of this module will be focused on:
- Entomology bases and epidemiological status and risk assessment of emergent arboviruses and other new viruses and parasitosis.
- Principal zoonosis in immunosuppressed populations.
- Risk assessment, management and communication of zoonosis in situations of Public Health Alerts, bio treats and in low/income countries.
Learning outcomes
- CA08 (Design innovative and sustainable strategies to monitor, control and prevent emerging and re-emerging zoonoses, integrating the effects of climate change and global trade, within the One Health framework.) Design innovative and sustainable strategies to monitor, control and prevent emerging and re-emerging zoonoses, integrating the effects of climate change and global trade, within the One Health framework.
- CA09 (Apply epidemiological and health knowledge to respond to new health challenges related to the emergence and distribution of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.) Apply epidemiological and health knowledge to respond to new health challenges related to the emergence and distribution of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.
- KA09 (Describe the pathogenesis mechanisms, epidemiological factors and control/eradication plans of present, emerging and re-emerging zoonoses.) Describe the pathogenesis mechanisms, epidemiological factors and control/eradication plans of present, emerging and re-emerging zoonoses.
- KA10 (Identify the critical transmission and interaction points of new zoonoses between people, animals, vectors and the environment.) Identify the critical transmission and interaction points of new zoonoses between people, animals, vectors and the environment.
- KA11 (Explain how globalisation processes and climate-related environmental alterations change the geographic distribution and evolution of zoonoses on the social, health, economic and political levels.) Explain how globalisation processes and climate-related environmental alterations change the geographic distribution and evolution of zoonoses on the social, health, economic and political levels.
- SA11 (Design epidemiological surveillance plans based on a current simulated health alert, considering the applicable technical and legal requirements.) Design epidemiological surveillance plans based on a current simulated health alert, considering the applicable technical and legal requirements.
- SA12 (Develop protocols for assessing the impact of environmental/air pollution on the health of people, animals and ecosystems.) Develop protocols for assessing the impact of environmental/air pollution on the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
- SA13 (Analyse the critical factors, including the gender perspective, that condition healthcare in contexts of poverty, emergency and social vulnerability.) Analyse the critical factors, including the gender perspective, that condition healthcare in contexts of poverty, emergency and social vulnerability.
- SA14 (Actively collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to address new zoonotic threats and antimicrobial resistance, integrating knowledge within the framework of the One Health approach) Actively collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to address new zoonotic threats and antimicrobial resistance, integrating knowledge within the framework of the One Health approach
Contents
- Introduction of exotic and emergent zoonoses
- Vector borne infection diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Emergent viral, bacterial and parasitic zoonoses
- Regulation of global trade and Border Inspection Points
- Zoonoses in Low income regions
- Zoonoses in immunocompromised population
- Health Emergencies (sanitary, humanitarian crisis)
- Biological Hazard management (BSL3-CReSA)
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamwork and self-learning | 117 | 4.68 | CA08, CA09, KA10, KA11, SA11, SA12, SA13, SA14 |
| Case resolution tutorials | 30 | 1.2 | CA09, KA10, KA11, SA11, SA12, SA14 |
| Lectures, seminars, practices and lab visits | 78 | 3.12 | CA08, CA09, KA09, KA10, KA11, SA11, SA12, SA13, SA14 |
Presencial Activities:
Lectures
Seminars
Lab practices
External visits
Supervised activities:
Tutorials
Teamwork debates
Autonomous work:
Teamwork meetings for deliverables preparation
Self-learning study
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-learning activities and teamwork and oral exposition | 35% | 0 | 0 | KA10, SA11, SA12, SA13, SA14 |
| Classrom activities /Lab reports | 25% | 0 | 0 | CA08, CA09, KA09, KA10, KA11, SA11, SA12, SA13, SA14 |
| Test exam | 40% | 0 | 0 | CA08, CA09, KA09, KA10, KA11, SA11, SA12, SA13, SA14 |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR THE MASTER MODULES
A. The assessment of the students will be done through a combination of the following criteria:
-It is mandatory to attend at least 80% of the presential classes. Attendance to lectures and participation in the activities carried out individually or in groups during those sessions will be recorded. Non justified absences for a given activity are not accepted. In case of a justified absence (illness, work issues, etc.) the qualification of this activity will be considered but restrictions may apply.
- Attendance and participation in the laboratory practical lectures. All activities and exercises will be assessed. The acquisition of laboratory skills and competences will be assessed as well.
- Self-learning, teamwork and oral presentation. The assessment will take into account the quality and clarity of the presentation and the knowledge demonstrated during the discussion of the subject.
- Synthesis exam. It will include questions on all the topics covered throughout the module. A minimum mark of 4/10 is required to be able to average with the rest of the grades.
B. To pass this module, compulsory attendance is required at a minimum of 80% of the on-site class hours of the module.
The final average grade of the module must be equal to or greater than 5 out of 10.
C. In the case of failing the exam, the students will have an additional opportunity consisting in a synthesis exam.
Evaluation weights
Classroom activities /Lab reports 25%
Teamwork and oral expositions 35%
Test exam 40%
Bibliography
-Libro digital del World Bank : People, Pathogens and Our Planet (Volume 1: Towards a One Health Approach for Controlling Zoonotic Diseases) Link:
http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTARD/Resources/PPP_Web.pdf
-Revista digital de la OIE: Rev. sci. tech. Off. int. Epiz., 2014, 33 (2), 569-581. Emerging zoonotic viral diseases. Link:
Software
Use of AI: In thismodule, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of the work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution of the student in the analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PAULm) Classroom practices (master) | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLABm) Practical laboratories (master) | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEMm) Seminars (master) | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (VEXTm) Visites externes a entitats (màster) | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (TEm) Theory (master) | 2 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLABm) Practical laboratories (master) | 2 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEMm) Seminars (master) | 2 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (VEXTm) Visites externes a entitats (màster) | 2 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |