SHSM13002U Disease Control and Dynamics - in a One Health Setting
Part 1 is a one-week distant learning preparation week in
which essential terms and topics of relevance for disease
surveillance and control are reviewed.
Part 2 gives an introduction to principles and applications
of- Characteristics of endemic and epidemic diseases
- Purpose, design and performance of disease monitoring and
surveillance systems under different conditions
- Disease control options for endemic and epidemic diseases
- Simulation modelling of dynamics of infectious diseases
- Use of GIS for visualization of surveillance or outbreak data
- Basic spatial and spatiotemporal epidemiological methods
- Characteristics of One Health cases
Part 3 is conducted as distance learning during 5 weeks
with focus on elements of Part 1 and 2 and with individual
and/or group assignments. The participants will work on different
aspects of disease control and dynamics in relation to specific
case studies and discussions will be facilitated through an
elearning platform.
At the end of the course, it is expected that the participant
can do the following:
Knowledge:
- define, identify and describe disease outbreaks in animals
at different levels
- describe the characteristics of endemic disease versus exotic and
emerging disease and epidemic situations
- choose among methods for disease surveillance
- select an appropriate method for simple modelling of
transmission of infection
- critically select among control strategies
Skills:
- analyse surveillance data and identify relevant information as
input in simulation models
- evaluate alternative control options based on simulation results
- create a map to visualise disease surveillance or outbreak data
Comptences:
- collaborate scientifically and administratively with parties
involved in disease control independent of whether it is an exotic
or endemic disease
- be able to provide relevant input required for modelling of
disease transmission and control scenarios
- be able to critically evaluate both input and outputs of
infectious disease modelling studies
- carry out disease control activities based on scientific
modelling input
- take responsibility and make decisions in the disease control
process.
Selected book chapters, papers, course notes and exercises.
During Part 3, the e-learning period, participants will work individually and/or in groups on theoretical and applied topics introduced in Part 1 and 2, and relevant teacher support will be provided throughout.
Part 2 is given on Frederiksberg Campus, University of Copenhagen.
Part 3 is conducted as e-learning.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 24
- Lectures
- 15
- Practical exercises
- 84
- Theory exercises
- 15
- Total
- 138
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- PortfolioWritten examination, 24 hoursExamination questions are uploaded on the e-learning platform and answers must be returned electronically within 24 hours. You can use all resources at your disposal to answer the questions, but you must submit your own individual answers. Group answers are not accepted.
Weight: The final examination counts 50 % of the final mark. Activities prior to the final examination count 50 % of the final mark. - Exam registration requirements
- Participation in the whole course and successfully completion of 75 % of the course assignments prior to the final exam.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
More than one internal examiner.
Criteria for exam assesment
Knowledge:
- define, identify and describe disease outbreaks in animals at
different levels
- describe the characteristics of endemic disease versus exotic and
emerging disease and epidemic situations
- choose among methods for disease surveillance
- select an appropriate method for simple modelling of transmission
of infection
- critically select among control strategies
Skills:
- analyse surveillance data and identify relevant information as
input in simulation models
- evaluate alternative control options based on simulation results
- create a map to visualise disease surveillance or outbreak data
Comptences:
- collaborate scientifically and administratively with parties
involved in disease control independent of whether it is an exotic
or endemic disease
- be able to provide relevant input required for modelling of
disease transmission and control scenarios
- be able to critically evaluate both input and outputs of
infectious disease modelling studies
- carry out disease control activities based on scientific
modelling input
- take responsibility and make decisions in the disease control
process.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SHSM13002U
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Level
- Part Time Master
- Duration
- Seven weeks
- Placement
- Autumn
The course will not be offered in 2015/2016.
- Schedule
- Outside standard time structure of classes
- Course capacity
- Minimum 10 and maximum 30 participants
- Continuing and further education
- Price
EU citizens: DKK 9.000 (1200 Euros). Non-EU citizens: 14500 DKK (1933 Euros)
- Study board
- Study Board of Veterinary Sciences
Contracting department
- Department of Large Animal Sciences
Course responsibles
- Jens Frederik Gramstrup Agger (3-6e6a654477797268326f7932686f)
Administratively co-responsible - Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen (4-6e6b7c634275777066306d7730666d)
Responsible for teaching
Lecturers
Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen, Jens Frederik Agger, Anette Boklund, Annette Kjær Ersbøll and other lecturers.