PPOH 111 Biotechnology, Biosafety and Biosecurity and Pandemics

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Introduction

This topic will enhance the learning of prevention of pandemic threats, protection, and control and provide a global public health response to international spread of diseases.

Objectives

This topic enables learning about:

1. Practical techniques and skills appropriate to the biosciences taking into consideration safety and security (biorisk management)
2. Key emerging technological developments
3. The role of bioeconomy in addressing societal challenges
4. Importance of responsible research as well as the necessity of biosecurity measures.

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, the learners will be able to:

1. Identify and classify the biological risks and be able to comprehend the scale and impact of accidental release and intentional misuse of biological agents
2. Describe the importance of responsible research as well as the necessity of biosecurity measures
3. Discuss the importance of bioeconomy in addressing societal challenges
4. Analyse biosafety and biosecurity measures in laboratory management.