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Outbreak Assessment at Population Level (VETS90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
August
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Overview
Availability | August - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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 |
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VETS90083 | Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50004
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90084 | Communication in Disease Emergencies | August (Online) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50005
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90085 | Management in Disease Emergencies | April (Online) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50006
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90086 | Epidemiology of Epidemics | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
VETS50011
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90091 | Structuring Emergency Disease Responses | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90092 | Disease Investigation at Farm Level | Not available in 2024 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Participation in online forum discussions | Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
Group assignment (1000 words per student)
| Week 5 | 20% |
Final written exam in approximately Week 9 or 10
| Second half of the teaching period | 55% |
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 above.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August - Online
Coordinator Simon Firestone Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 25 September 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 August 2020 Census date 21 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 September 2020 Assessment period ends 9 October 2020 August contact information
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022