Department of Life and Consumer Sciences
University of South Africa, Florida Campus
,Contents Page
Word of welcome........................................................................................................... 3
Purpose of the module ................................................................................................. 3
Outcomes of the module .............................................................................................. 3
Learning time ................................................................................................................. 4
How much time should you spend on this module? ........................................................ 4
Learning approach of this module............................................................................... 5
Study materials ............................................................................................................. 5
LEARNING UNIT 1: HISTORY OF ZOONOSES............................................................ 7
LEARNING UNIT 2: BACTERIAL ZOONOTIC INFECTIONS ...................................... 17
LEARNING UNIT 3: FUNGAL ZOONOSES ................................................................. 31
LEARNING UNIT 4: PARASITIC ZOONOSES ............................................................. 39
LEARNING UNIT 5: VIRAL ZOONOSES ...................................................................... 51
LEARNING UNIT 6: PRION ZOONOSES .................................................................... 61
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 73
,Word of welcome
Welcome to the module Zoonoses (BMI3706). We hope that studying this module will be
an exciting and memorable learning experience.
The module is designed specifically for you as a student of biomedical science. We
assume that you have little knowledge of medical microbiology/zoonoses. However, if you
do have some background knowledge of the subject, the up-to-date information,
applications and activities in this module will complement your knowledge.
Purpose of the module
This module will provide you with information on how some of the zoonotic diseases
affecting humans and some animals have come about. The knowledge gained from this
module will enable you to apply the fundamental concepts of zoonoses that are required
in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.
Outcomes of the module
After studying this module, you should be able to
demonstrate understanding of the basic knowledge of the subject zoonoses,
including terms, concepts, principles and theories
interpret, evaluate and summarise the text in the study guide
gather, analyse and apply information on zoonoses
think critically to solve problems related to the subject in a familiar setting (context)
communicate information on zoonoses in a clear and structured way
, Learning time
How much time should you spend on this module?
This module carries 12 credits. Therefore, it should take you approximately 120 hours to
complete the module successfully. This includes reading time, doing activities and
assignments and preparing for the examination. The mind map below gives you an idea
of how to spend your time. Remember that this is only an example and is not cast in
stone. You need to plan carefully and decide what would work for you as an individual.
Reading more
than once and
summarising:
45 hours
Doing
activities:
20 hours
12 credits = 120 hours
Spending time
on
assignments:
15 hours
Preparing for
the
examination:
40 hours
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