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Defence & Disease: Containment or Chaos (BMSC90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Dr Sarah Londrigan
BMSC-90018@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Mark Davies
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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This subject will enable students to understand how scientific discoveries from diagnostic, surveillance and basic research laboratories contribute to broader research programs in infection and immunity dedicated to the control of pathogens and disease within the wider population and environment. Through a series of lectures, seminars and discussion groups, students will learn about the principles of containment of specific pathogens within the laboratory setting, and the underlying regulatory framework required to maintain laboratory standards and progress biomedical discoveries. This subject will be taught by scientists who specialise in diagnostic, surveillance and basic research relating to specific infectious pathogens. The subject includes an optional 1-day (9am-4pm) excursion to CSIRO - Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply an understanding of regulatory frameworks to select appropriate mechanisms to safely conduct research in the field of infection and immunity
- Describe the key elements of an investigation into a research question in infection and immunity
- Explain the significance, current status, and potential impacts of current research paradigms in infection and immunity
- Produce a well-argued case for using multi-disciplinary approaches in preventing outbreaks of disease in the community
- Propose strategies to resolve key challenges in establishing research programs in infection and immunity
Generic skills
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
- Planning and time management skills
- Communication of new ideas in oral and written form
- Ability to integrate theory and practise and apply to novel situations
- Conducting research in biomedical and health science in a professionally appropriate manner
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes knowledge of second year level concepts in microbiology and immunology. Knowledge of third year microbiology and immunology concepts would be of benefit for students taking this subject
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid Semester Test
| From Week 4 to Week 5 | 10% |
Oral Presentation
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 20% |
Mid Semester Test
| From Week 8 to Week 9 | 10% |
Written report (group work, approx 3-5 students, equivalent to 1000 words per student)
| From Week 10 to Week 11 | 20% |
Written Report
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sarah Londrigan Coordinator Mark Davies Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Sarah Londrigan
BMSC-90018@unimelb.edu.auDr Mark Davies
Administrative Coordination
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biomedical Science Course Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science
Last updated: 31 January 2024