Monsters, Microbiology and Mathematics: The Epidemiology of a Zombie Apocalypse

Autor/inn/en	Verran, J.; Crossley, M.; Carolan, K.; Jacobs, N.; Amos, M.
Titel	Monsters, Microbiology and Mathematics: The Epidemiology of a Zombie Apocalypse
Quelle	In: Journal of Biological Education, 48 (2014) 2, S.98-104 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9266
DOI	10.1080/00219266.2013.849283
Schlagwörter	Epidemiology; Communicable Diseases; Computer Simulation; Microbiology; Mathematical Models; Learning Activities; Science Activities; Adults; Games; Fiction; Novels; Adolescent Literature; Workshops; Outreach Programs; Foreign Countries; United Kingdom (Manchester) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Epidemiologie; Contagious disease; Contagious diseases; Communicable disease; Infektionskrankheit; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Mikrobiologie; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Lernaktivität; Game; Spiel; Spiele; Fiktion; Novel; Roman; Adolescent; Adolescents; Literature; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; literatur; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Jobcoaching; Ausland
Abstract	The aim of this learning exercise was to harness current interest in zombies in order to educate audiences about the epidemiology of infectious disease. Participants in the activity were provided with an outbreak scenario, which they then used as the basis of play-based activities. By considering the mode and speed of transmission, size of outbreak and prevention/control strategy, participant groups were able to define parameters of their outbreak scenario. These were then input to SimZombie, a computer simulation program developed by the authors, which visually demonstrated the spread of infection through a population. The resulting animations were then used as the basis of in-depth discussion which, in turn, enabled the consideration of principles of disease transmission and control strategies. The activity provided an opportunity to engage a range of audiences through a variety of different delivery mechanisms, including role play, workshops and informal drop-in. Learning was evidenced by participation and feedback. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10