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LSC-40055 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 25 July 2024

LSC-40055 - Infectious Disease
Coordinator: Rebecca Harrison Room: HUX202 Tel: +44 1782 7 33056
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

In this module you will be taught by a range of tutors working within or related to the field of the treatment and control of infectious diseases. This range highlights the multiple approaches and considerations required to tackle such global issues.
Lectures will guide you through an understanding of the role of epidemiology in the investigation of disease and health outcomes, the laboratory's role in the establishment of relationships between organisms and outbreaks, antimicrobial therapy and alternatives and the local and global response to communicable disease.
Lectures are supported by a number of individual and / or population case studies delivered in small group tutorials using a case-based learning approach. The aim is to consolidate your learning by providing an opportunity to apply your knowledge and understanding to the cases. Each case study is designed to provide staged release of information. This approach better reflects the real-world situation and provides you with an opportunity to tackle real issues faced by those working in the field.
This case-based approach will provide an insight into modern day infection prevention, control and treatments, highlighting the importance of a multi-disciplinary, dynamic and responsive approach while developing your key skills.

Aims
This module aims to develop and enhance students' understanding of the prevention, treatment and control of infectious diseases. They will develop key analytical skills relating to the assessment, investigation and evaluation of infection prevention programmes, outbreak investigations and treatment options.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the role of epidemiology in the investigation and prediction of communicable disease outbreaks: 1,2
Critically assess the use and stewardship of antimicrobial therapy and alternatives: 2
Appraise the current published guidance to disease outbreak management on a local and global scale and relate that to current research and publications: 1,2
Explain the requirement of a multi-disciplinary approach to clinical outcomes of communicable disease: 2
Critically assess scientific publications, test methodologies and clinical guidelines regarding the treatment and prevention of communicable disease: 1,2
Evaluate the current and proposed reduction and eradication programmes to tackle infectious disease: 1,2

Study hours

Active Learning Hours
1 x 2 hr intro tutorial
1 x 3hr CBL: introduction to the cases
4 x 2hr CBL tutorials
10 x 2 hr seminars
2 x 2hr assessment workshops
1 x 2 hr intro tutorial
10 x 8 hours of engagement with asynchronous content
4 x 4 hours preparation for case study tutorials
Independent Study Hours
2 hours examination
30 hours completing critique
68 hours of preparation for the final exam
65 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Critique weighted 30%
750-1000 word critical evaluation
Students will be asked to select a treatment / control measure for a communicable disease(s) from a pre-selected list. They will then use AI technologies such as ChatGPT to evaluate the treatment / control measure for this communicabledisease(s). Students will then submit a 750-1000 word critique of that statement with particular reference to the evidence-base presented in current literature.

2: Open Book Examination weighted 70%
2-hour open book assessment within a 28-hour window
The paper will consist of two sections, each carrying 50% of the marks. Students will be advised to spend 1 hour on each section. Students will be given a patient case before the exam. This case will be presented in a similar format to the CBL cases discussed throughout the module. Section A of the examination will then ask students four, short-answer questions about this case designed to test the students CBL-approach. Answers should be approximately 200-250 words per question. Section B of the examination will be essay-based. Students can choose 1 from 3 questions that can cover any of the taught material. Answers should be approximately 500-750 words.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 25 July 2024