The Global Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
| Module title | The Global Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis |
|---|---|
| Module code | HPDM140 |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Aimee Murray (Convenor) Dr Anne Leonard () |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 9 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms adapt, such that they no longer respond to antimicrobial drugs. This makes infections harder to treat, increases the risk of disease spread, as well as severe illness and death, and has significant and widespread implications for healthcare and society.
This module takes a One Health approach to understanding AMR considering the role of humans, animals and the environment in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. In this module, you will engage critically with the latest knowledge and debates from a wide range of disciplines, and consider what the future may hold.
Module aims - intentions of the module
By undertaking this module you will develop a strong knowledge base on AMR and its impacts on society, health and the environment.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Explain the concept of One Health and its value in understanding the complex relationship between human health, animal health and the environment in terms of AMR
- 2. Critically appraise different interventions to address AMR through a One Health lens
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Explain in detail how human activities influence the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals and the environment.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Evidence a critical approach to evidence synthesis and presentation of the evidence to a general audience
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
- Concepts in microbiology
- Introduction to One Health and AMR
- Study how people are exposed to AMR
- AMR as a global issue for health and society
- DPSEEA – identifying future concerns and points for interventions and policy
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 130 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | 10 h of lectures will be provided. Face-to-face scheduled lectures may be replaced by short pre-recorded videos for each topic (15-20 minutes) and/or brief overview lectures delivered via MS Teams/Zoom, with learning consolidated by self-directed learning resources and ELE activities. |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | 10 h of workshops will be provided. Small-group discussion in tutorials and seminars may be replaced by synchronous group discussion on Teams/ Zoom; or asynchronous online discussion, for example via Yammer or ELE Discussion board |
| Guided independent study | 30 | Session preparation and follow up work utilising resources provided on ELE |
| Guided independent study | 100 | Reading and assignment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class discussions and small group work activities | Each taught session | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Facilitator and peer feedback in class (either synchronous or asynchronous online discussion.) |
| Short PowerPoint presentation (on original/self-selected topic) | 7 minutes + ~3 mins Q&A | 4 | Peer feedback in class + written feedback from providers |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Report (& Accompanying Press Release) | 100 | 1500 words for report + 500 words for the Press Release | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Written feedback from providers |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Report (& accompanying Press Release) (100%) | Structured Report 1500 words & Accompanying Press Release 500 words, | 1,2,3,4 | Typically within six weeks of the result |
Re-assessment notes
Please refer to the TQA section on Referral/Deferral: http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/aph/consequenceoffailure/
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Web based and electronic resources: Web based and electronic resources will be available
ELE – AMR Module Pages
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
An up to date reading list of journal articles will be provided on ELE.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 22/02/2021 |
| Last revision date | 21/04/2021 |
