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Module Title
LM Investigating Food Borne Outbreaks
School
Chemical Engineering
Department
Chemical Engineering
Module Code
04 29679
Module Lead
Amir Anvarian
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module will introduce students to the concepts of epidemiology and the investigation of food borne infectious diseases.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Describe current food poisoning trends and evaluate the importance of the various factors influencing these trends
Understand the role of individuals and organisations involved in investigation and control of foodborne illness including reporting and notification systems in the UK and EU
Discuss principles and methodology used in the investigation and control of single case and outbreaks of food poisoning, including the use of cohort studies and case control studies. Be able to identify the limitation of the methodology and critically analyse the conclusion which may be drawn, including the implications for enforcement action.
Analyse recent and/or significant outbreaks and identify implications for food control.
Assessment
29679-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: 100% course work comprising one 3000 word essay or equivalent case study Reassessment: 100% course work comprising one 3000 word essay or equivalent case study
