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Infectious Disease Epidemiology (POPH90112)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
April
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Overview
| Availability | April - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The epidemiology of infectious diseases differs from chronic disease - cases may be the source of infection for further cases, immunity is an important factor in disease transmission and control, and there is often the need for urgency in the detection and response to disease.
This subject introduces students to the strategies used to identify and respond to infectious disease problems. Content is updated weekly to incorporate topical infectious disease events, and emphasis is given to a practical understanding and application of infectious disease epidemiology. Students will learn the basic principles of infectious disease surveillance and response, and will develop the terminology, and written and oral skills for effective reporting. Students will also develop problem-solving skills in scenario-based exercises.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Use key epidemiological characteristics to explain how infectious agents are transmitted and cause disease in human populations.
- Analyse surveillance systems and data to show they are used to understand the epidemiology of an infectious disease.
- Identify and investigate an infectious disease outbreak to explain its cause and transmission.
- Formulate a comprehensive assessment to characterise the epidemiology of an infectious disease.
- Design a response to an infectious disease problem and its evaluation.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Working with others and in teams
- Problem-solving
- Oral communication
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Written communication
- Decision-making
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 |
|---|---|---|
Three short answer assignments (300 words each), due during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd week of teaching respectively.
| Early in the teaching period | 30% |
Group oral Presentation (15 minutes) (assessed as a group)
| Week 6 | 15% |
Individual summary of group work
| Week 6 | 5% |
Major Assignment
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- April
Coordinator Alicia Arnott Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 April 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 April 2024 Census date 19 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 April contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Students will be provided with the appropriate links, references and resources on the LMS throughout the subject to complete all the learning tasks and assessments.
The following two texts are useful reference texts for those planning a career in infectious disease epidemiology, but please note again, these are optional and not necessary to successfully complete the Infectious Disease Epidemiology subject.
* Sonja A. Rasmussen and Richard A. Goodman, editors. The CDC field epidemiology manual. 4th edition. Oxford University Press; New York; 2019.
* David L. Heymann, editor. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual. 20th Edition. AHPA Press; Washington DC; 2014.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Epidemiology) Course Master of Epidemiology Course Master of Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Global Health Major Environment and Public Health Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024