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Outbreak Response (VETS90094)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017

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Overview

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Controlling and eradicating a disease outbreak requires the use of a combination of strategies, as well as knowledge of the consequences of a disease and its response strategy on the economy and the broader community.

This subject will, through a series of lectures and assignments, cover the various response strategies outlined in the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) and elsewhere, and deal with legal, socio-economic and trade issues.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students will have gained:



  • Detailed knowledge of response strategies used for an EAD incursion, from movement control and quarantine to culling and vaccination
  • Generic knowledge of legal instruments used to support EAD responses
  • Working knowledge of the economic and social aspects of outbreaks and responses; and
  • Knowledge of the international obligations related to EAD outbreaks and responses

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:

  • Data organisation ability
  • Ability to analyse data while under pressure, and
  • Complex problem-solving skills

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students should have completed one of:

VETS50003

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90083 Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Plus one of:

VETS50014

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90084 Communication in Disease Emergencies
August (Online)
 12.5

Plus one of:

VETS50005

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90085 Management in Disease Emergencies
Not available in 2024
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90091 Structuring Emergency Disease Responses
Not available in 2024
 12.5
VETS90092 Disease Investigation at Farm Level
April (Online)
 12.5
VETS90093 Outbreak Assessment at Population Level
October (Online)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Students should have a background knowledge in either:

VETS50011 VETS50012 VETS50013

Or;

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

Students will be assessed for participation in weekly forum discussions, group assignment in week 5 and final written exam in week 9 and 10. Students will be required to arrange an appropriate venue (e.g. a nearby university) to sit this assessment under supervised examination conditions.

The assessment components of this subject are:

  • Participation in online forum discussions (15%)
  • Group assignment (4000 words) (25%)
  • 2-hour final written exam (60%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

Not available in 2017

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Prior to 2017 this subject was VETS50014 Outbreak Response.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN), available to be downloaded from the Animal Health Australia website.

    Other material will be provided as part of the on-line resources with this subject.

  • Subject notes

    Reliable internet access with at least a medium speed connection and a personal computer are essential for undertaking this online program. The content is accessed through your web browser. Microsoft Office™ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Veterinary Public Health (EAD)
    CourseMaster of Veterinary Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases)
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

Last updated: 3 November 2022