Policy for development and use of Open Educational Resources (OER) - KNUST
In August 2010, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) passed a landmark institutional policy in support of OER. As is the tradition in many universities, faculty performance evaluation at KNUST was originally based largely on publication in peer-reviewed articles. The OER team at the College of Health Sciences knew the reward structure needed to be revised in order... more
Epidemiology
The Epidemiology course intends to enable students to apply epidemiological principles in measuring population health, epidemiologic study designs, measures of association, and interpretation of epidemiological data and evaluation of public health interventions and screening tests. Moodle backup available here [1] [1] https://www.oerafrica.org/resource/epidemiology more
Epidemiology
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Human Nutrition and Dietetics
The Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a 13 week, three-credit unit module prepared for Year two (2) semester one (1) students. The aim of this module is to introduce to you a broader understanding of theoretical and applied aspects of nutrition and dietetics, which knowledge is needed in society to prevent diseases and optimize health. Moodle backup available [1] [1] https://www.oerafrica.... more
HIV/AIDS Determinants - Maseno
This course / module is designed to enable you apply knowledge and skills in the prevention and control of HIV... more
HIV AIDS Determinants – Maseno
This course / module is designed to enable you apply knowledge and skills in the prevention and control of HIV... more
Assessing the Quality of Food Served Under a South African School Feeding Scheme: A Nutritional Analysis
School feeding schemes have been implemented in various schools across the globe to improve the nutritional welfare of learners. The purpose of this study was to identify possible nutritional benefits or deficiencies of the foodstuffs served in the South African National School Nutrition Programme in the Free State Province (South Africa). Representative meal samples were collected from... more
Student Well-being in Veterinary Sciences: Implications for Student support and Career Agility
This case study investigates the factors that support and hinder the well-being of undergraduate students in Veterinary Sciences. The study aims to provide textured, nuanced and in-depth qualitative perspectives on the well-being of veterinary science students. The study aims to supplement the growing body of quantitative studies that indicate substantive concerns about the psychological... more
Detection and Characterisation of Anaplasma marginale and A. centrale in South Africa
Bovine anaplasmosis is endemic in South Africa and it has a negative economic impact on cattle farming. An improved understanding of Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma marginale variety centrale (A. centrale) transmission, together with improved tools for pathogen detection and characterisation, are required to inform best management practices. Direct detection methods currently in use for A... more