One Health Microbiology

Cod y Modiwl
BR26520
Teitl y Modiwl
One Health Microbiology
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2025/2026
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Arwyn Edwards
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Darrell Abernethy
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Professor Hazel Davey
Dr Graham Brand
Dr Ifat Shah
Professor Joanne Hamilton
Dr Arwyn Edwards
Dr Justin Pachebat

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Written report: 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester End of module assessment: Take away exam paper to complete during the last week of term 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Written report: 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll End of module assessment: 2000 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Explain the one health concept.
  2. Critically evaluate research and developments in One Health Microbiology.
  3. Discuss examples of zoonotic disease.
  4. Compare and contrast the types and structures of the major bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses involved in infectious disease.
  5. Suggest and justify disease control strategies.

Disgrifiad cryno

The One Health approach acknowledges the relationship between health and disease at the human, animal, insect vector and environment interfaces. It has become an important focus in medical and veterinary science with the recognition that health is influenced by the presence of both beneficial and harmful microorganisms. This module explores these concepts and provides students with a broad range of relevant examples.

Cynnwys

The module begins with an introduction to the ‘one health’ concept. Bacterial, viral and eukaryotic pathogens will be discussed with examples of transmission between domestic and wild animals and the human population. This will include discussion of the pathogenesis and control of disease. Examples of established zoonotic diseases as well as emerging infectious diseases with an animal origin and/or associated with habitat destruction will be used as case studies. Farming and food production practices will be explored in the context of one health microbiology. The module will also enable students to develop an understanding of the value of epidemiology and its application in investigation of disease outbreaks. Human behaviours and the role of climate in disease will also be included as further examples.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Students will be required to listen effectively in lectures. Students will need to communicate effectively in practicals and in assessed work.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Beyond what is already mentioned above, this is not an element of this module, however the students will be expected to relate the material to their chosen degree scheme.
Datrys Problemau Practicals and the assessment of these will involve solving a variety of problems.
Gwaith Tim Students will be required to work together in the practicals.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Students will be expected to use resources available through Blackboard and to take responsibility for managing their time to submit work on time.
Rhifedd This will be developed and assessed through practicals.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Practical techniques and core knowledge of transmission, pathogenesis, epidemiology and control of infectious diseases.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research will be required in producing the coursework and in preparation for the end of module assessment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Coursework will be word processed.

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