Module Specification
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Title Vector Biology: Theory, Research and Implementation
Code LIFE359
Coordinator Dr GJ Lycett
LSTM Honorary
Gareth.Lycett@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LIFE236 None 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 19
This refers to timetabled lectures
  1
This refers to a timetabled tutorial
      20
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 130
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2hrs  Semester 1  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Exam 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2500 words  Semester 1  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written coursework Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Aims

  • To describe current research into vectors and vector-borne diseases

  • To demonstrate how this research answers broad-ranging questions in vector biology and leads to novel vector control strategies

  • To develop knowledge and deep understanding in tropical disease biology, and ability to apply, critically evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve complex problems

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    Learning Outcomes

    To critically discuss the medical importance of the life cycle of vectors

    To evaluate the challenges facing successful control of disease through vector interventions

    To appraise how basic biological research is a pre-requisite of successful vector control

    To critically review the progress that has been made in the development of novel control strategies

     

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture - This refers to timetabled lectures

    Tutorial - This refers to a timetabled tutorial

    Syllabus
    1 

    Arthropod biology

    Physiology, life cycles, ecology, and behaviour of arthropods of medical importance

    Vectors and Species Concepts

    Evolution of blood feeding behaviour
    Special demands of such a specialised diet. How vectors choose and locate preferred hosts.

    The most important disease vectors
    Mosquitoes, sandflies, tsetse flies
    Transmission of the majo r viral, protozoan and filarial diseases.

    Control of disease vectors
    Cause and management of insecticide resistance. Research and implementation of novel control tools

    Recommended Texts
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