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Course Description
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Course Name
The Biology of Disease
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Host University
Victoria University of Wellington
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Area of Study
Biology, Biomedical Sciences
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credit Points
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The nature and origin of disease. Bacteria and viruses: structure, identification and classification. Mechanisms of infection, pathogenesis, virulence, host susceptibility, immunity, epidemiology.Control strategies, new technologies. New organisms. Invertebrate and fungal parasites. Ecological and cultural aspects of disease.
Course content
An introduction to: bacteria, viruses, parasites, structure, identification and classification; economic and health issues of disease; genetics and mechanisms of infectivity, pathogenesis, virulence and host susceptibility. Immunity; epidemiology; control strategies, new technologies and public health; genomic analysis of pathogens; new organisms; invertebrate and fungal parasites, life histories, vectors, hosts and transmission models; and ecological, cultural and evolutionary aspects of human parasitism.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:- Describe the basic disease processes in humans for select diseases of national and international importance.
- Understand how disease is measured and how it may be prevented.
- Integrate knowledge of the immune system and how its functions can prevent or cause disease.
- Creatively link and resynthesise information presented in the laboratories, lectures, and guest lectures with your existing knowledge about human disease.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
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