MIC2ID
TOPICS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE
MIC2ID
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Infectious diseases, both new and ancient, continue to threaten humans, domestic animals, wild life and plants. This subject introduces students to selected topics and current issues in infectious disease that are important to Australia. This is done through the medium of lectures and case studies to be researched by students, independently or in groups. The topics will include high profile issues such as: 'A healthy Australia: control of endemic and exotic diseases'; 'Emerging epidemic and pandemic viral diseases', including 'The influence of climate change: more infectious disease in a warmer world?'; 'The threat of 'Superbugs': fact or exaggeration?'; 'The impact of life-style on infectious disease: are we our own worst enemies?'; 'Infectious disease in native mammals and companion animals: relevance to human health'; 'Pathogens as 'good guys': their current and prospective contributions to medical therapeutics'.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (BIO1MGC or BIO1OF) plus 90 credit points passed at 1st year
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Modern Virology | Recommended | N. J. Dimmock | 6TH ED. BLACKWELL PUB., MALDEN, MA. |
| Readings | Microbiology: a Human Perspective | Recommended | W. Nester et al. | 7TH ED. MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION, N.Y. |
| Readings | Prescott's Microbiology | Recommended | J.M. Willey et al. | 8TH ED. MCGRAW-HILL 2011 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Define, explain and distinguish between terms that are used in the basic vocabulary of microbiology to describe infectious agents, their biological features, epidemiology, disease effects and disease management.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quizzes. Reinforced by research readings (see ILO 4) and associated study questions and by discussion/participation in the Tutorial/workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Recall curriculum content knowledge on specific infectious diseases with an emphasis on their transmission, control and prevention at the individual, community and national/international levels.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quizzes. Reinforced by research readings (see ILO 4) and associated study questions and by discussion/participation in the Tutorial/workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Identify, describe and compare the factors (human, physical and environmental) that can influence the emergence, re-emergence and/or spread of infectious diseases.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quizzes. Reinforced by research readings (see ILO 4) and associated study questions and by discussion/participation in the Tutorial/workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Work independently, or as a member of a small group, to research, organize and summarize information on infectious disease topics concerning local disease incidences or issues, using library and online sources.
- Activities:
- Tutorial/workshops and associated study questions are designed to guide students in independent learning on selected research topics. The topics are additional to those covered in the lecture curriculum. The Tutorial/workshops also provide an interactive forum for open discussion on lecture-based curriculum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-of-semester written exam (2-hour) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Four online tests or short assignments (30-minutes each or 500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Mid-semester written exam (1-hour) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |