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Outbreak Response (VETS90094)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
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 emergency animal disease (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 |
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VETS90083 | Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50014
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90084 | Communication in Disease Emergencies | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50005
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90085 | Management in Disease Emergencies | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 | Not available in 2024 |
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, 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 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:
Type Name Course Master of Veterinary Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases)
Last updated: 3 November 2022