Overview

The topic will provide a basic understanding of the 'animal, environment and pathogen' concept. Students will be familiarized with the major causes of disease, including both non-infectious and infectious disease. The topic will also introduce the major types of pathogens responsible for infectious disease and the process of pathogenesis. The … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide:

  • A basic understanding of the animal, environment and pathogen concept
  • An introduction to the major types of pathogens responsible for infectious disease and the process of pathogenesis
  • Understanding of the stress response in animals
  • An introduction to the natural defence mechanisms in animals (including humans) and the evolution of the immune system

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Be competent in identifying the major causes of infectious and non-infectious diseases in animals
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Understand how the environment, host and pathogens all interact to enable the manifestation of infectious disease
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Be familiar with the different types of pathogenic organisms and some of the disease symptoms associated with these infections
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Understand the major components of the immune system and how it is affected by stress
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Gain experience with some of the tools and techniques used in disease diagnosis and immunology

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Assumed knowledge

Skills and knowledge such as can be obtained in BIOL1101 Evolution of Biological Diversity and BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life.