The overall module aim is to provide students with practical knowledge of how vectors can be controlled using a combination of interventions.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, a student should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of chemical, physical and biological methods of controlling vectors and intermediate hosts.
- Make provisional recommendations, based on scientific evidence, about the appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of particular methods for addressing vector control problems in particular settings.
- Formulate accurate responses to key questions about side effects and resistance problems arising from the application of vector control and their management, as well as current challenges and policies in global vector control.
Session Content
The module is expected to cover the following topics:
- Lectures on chemical control and how to apply it against various types of insect vectors, rodents and snails, including insecticides and repellents.
- Environmental management to prevent the breeding of vectors and reduce human exposure to vectors.
- Biological (including genetic) control methods.
- Practical classes on mosquito larval control, repellents and insecticide resistance.
- Field trip to observe mosquito larval and pupal populations in Epping Forest.
- The technical and biological basis of public health policies.
Mode of delivery
This module is delivered predominantly face-to-face. Where specific teaching methods (lectures, seminars, discussion groups) are noted in this module specification these will be delivered by predominantly face-to-face sessions. There will be a combination of live and interactive activities (synchronous learning) as well as self-directed study (asynchronous learning).
Assessment
The assessment for this module has been designed to measure student learning against the module's intended learning outcomes (ILOs) as listed above. Formative assessment methods may be used to measure students’ progress. The grade for summative assessment(s) only will go towards the overall award GPA.
The assessment for this module will be online.
An essay on a selected and individually tailored topic in Integrated Vector Management (75% of the total mark for the assessment).
A short presentation to the class on the same topic as the essay (25% of the total mark for the assessment).
Credits
- CATS: 15
- ECTS: 7.5
Module specification
For full information regarding this module please see the module specification.
This module is aimed at students who want to know about practical methods of disease vector control, their technical basis and operational requirements. Those who have no knowledge at all of vector biology will be given a brief introduction and directed to sources where a few basic biological facts are presented in a simple and condensed format.
Applications for Term 3 E modules are currently open and will close on Tuesday 1 April 2025. Applications should be made online via our application portal.