Unit Code:	MIC1IEP
Unit Short Title:	INFECTIONS AND EPIDEMICS.
Credit Points:	15
Special Conditions:	This unit is a first year elective to students whose degree structures allow them to undertake such electives. Students whose current degree rules require them to take four first year core biology (BIO code) units will not be permitted to enrol in this unit as their unit distribution would then be too heavily biological.
Unit Description:	Throughout history, microbial infections and epidemics have threatened human well being and survival. New infectious agents continually emerge, old foes become resistant to treatment and constant surveillance is needed to ensure public safety. In this unit, humanity's battle against infectious microorganisms is portrayed through discussion of a variety of specific diseases, both ancient and modern, from the plague in mediaeval Europe to AIDS in modern times. Selected bacterial (eg. meningococcal disease), viral (eg. influenza, SARS), fungal (eg. thrush) and protozoal (eg. malaria) infections are used to illustrate the principles behind their treatment and prevention (eg. antibiotics, vaccines, public health measures). Note: A pass in this unit is not sufficient to meet the prerequisites for enrolment in 2nd Year Microbiology subjects. Students are required to wear laboratory coats and shoes in teaching laboratories.
Quota Size:	48
Quota Reason:	capacity of laboratory class
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures, one 2-hour practical class/tutorial per week
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 3-hour examination	75
one-1,000 word assignment	25

Readings: No Records returned

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09	Day	BUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Vilma	Stanisich	BUNDOORA	Y