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Outbreak Assessment at Population Level (VETS90093)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019

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Overview

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Outbreak epidemiology combines the need to fully describe an outbreak with the need to design control options. This subject will, through a series of lectures and assignments, inform students on the functions of response epidemiologists as per the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) and impart knowledge and skills covering data types required in an outbreak, data collection and analysis, types of reporting required, projecting the course of an outbreak, and surveillance for proof of freedom.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students will have gained:



  • Detailed knowledge of the work of the epidemiologist at both the State Coordination Centre (SCC) and Local Control Centre (LCC) levels
  • Detailed knowledge of data sources to be tapped for outbreak analysis and the analytical techniques used in data-sparse situations
  • Knowledge of the type of reporting and analysis required in outbreak situations
  • Understanding of the techniques used in making projections for planning purposes
  • A good understanding of the process and requirements related to demonstrating freedom from disease

Generic skills

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

  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Ability to analyse complex situations from sparse data
  • Integration of data from multiple sources into projection models

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must 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:

VETS50004

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90084 Communication in Disease Emergencies
Not available in 2023
 12.5

Plus one of:

VETS50005

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90085 Management in Disease Emergencies
Not available in 2023
 12.5

Plus one of:

VETS50006

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90086 Epidemiology of Epidemics
February (Online)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

VETS50011

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90091 Structuring Emergency Disease Responses
Not available in 2023
 12.5
VETS50012
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90092 Disease Investigation at Farm Level
April (Online)
 12.5

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, a group assignment in approximately Week 5 and a final written exam in approximately Week 9 or 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 (25%)
  • Group assignment (1000 words per student) (20%)
  • 2-hour final written exam (55%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

Not available in 2019

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Prior to 2017 this subject was VETS50013 Outbreak Assessment at Population Level.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Students will use a reading list of scientific articles from the current literature and specific sections from the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN), which will be provided online.

  • 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
    CourseMaster of Veterinary Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases)

Last updated: 3 November 2022