Introduction to emerging infectious diseases

Duration

8h Th, 4h Mon. WS

Number of credits

Lecturer

Claude Saegerman

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introduction to emerging diseases:
- Welcome, introduction of teachers, students and the cursus
- Emerging diseases: definitions, concepts, international vision, challenges and opportunities
- International organizations concerned with emerging diseases (World Organisation for Animal Health, the system of United Nations, the European Food Safety Authority.
- Work directed: where to find relevant information on emerging diseases?

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Know where to find useful information for the study of emerging diseases.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Knowledge of infectious diseases.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive course.
Directed work: solving practical problems.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face to face.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

- Online theoretical course (lifesize recording), accessible via the eCampus platform and largely illustrated by a computer-assisted presentation. - The teacher is at the disposal of the students via the Lifesize platform to answer questions at the end of the theoretical courses.

Recommended or required readings

Visit the websites of major international organizations.
Notes at the eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Question of examination is included in a large general transversal question.

Work placement(s)

No.

Organizational remarks

The organization of the course is provided on a schedule given to students.

Contacts

Prof. Claude SaegermanE-Mail: claude.saegerman@uliege.be

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