Written essay: communicable disease in a low income population. 1,500 words max. LOs 1-3. 50%
1 hour on-line exam: 50%. LO 3.
Students are required to pass in BOTH elements of assessment

Additional Assessment Information:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback.

This module introduces the student to the impact of communicable diseases and environmental hazards on the health of a population. The main control and preventative measures for specific communicable diseases (E.g. HIV-AIDS, hepatitis, TB) will be discussed. Principles and practice of surveillance and the roles and responsibilities of public authorities will be included. Although much of the indicative content is based on the UK, the impact of globalisation, international travel and urbanisation on communicable disease and the global pattern of emerging infections will be highlighted.
Case studies of ?real-life? outbreaks will be presented and students encouraged to think about theoretical aspects of implementing disease control programmes in relation to the social and economic context and health services available.

This module will be predominantly distributed via the `Blackboard? virtual learning environment.
A one-day optional workshop (based at the University) will be offered to accompany this module which will include; guest speakers who will talk about aspects of public health, discussion groups and case studies will be used to illustrate aspects of disease control. Students will work through course material delivered through VLE which will guide reading of key texts and papers as well as specifying tasks for completion for formative assessment.

Course textbooks and learning materials as suggested.
Suitable computer with internet access (specifically to the University server and Blackboard).

List 2-3 core text books here.

Additional reading will be provided each week and in the learning pack.