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| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Sarah Jane Moore (sarah.moore@unibas.ch)
Pie Müller (pie.mueller@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Description: This course is a primer for MSc and PhD students with an interest in vector-borne infections that affect human health. It provides the basic background on the identification, biology and medical importance of the major groups of arthropods that affect human health, and introduces the concepts of vector control and surveillance. The course is a mix of lectures and hands-on practical, including field work. Content: Introduction to mosquitoes Introduction to arthropods other than mosquitoes Vector control methods and strategies Insecticide resistance Surveillance of invasive mosquitoes Field sampling techniques, lab work and exercises in arthropod identification |
| Learning objectives | To understand the role of arthropod vectors in disease transmission, and to discuss current vector control and surveillance strategies. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures and practical course work Block course 5-9 June 2023 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 05.06.2023 | 09.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 06.06.2023 | 09.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 07.06.2023 | 09.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 08.06.2023 | 09.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 09.06.2023 | 09.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Presentation and assignment / written exam |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |