hbs2iai infection

INFECTION AND IMMUNITY

HBS2IAI

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are introduced to the relationships between micro-organisms, and humans and the public health implications. Topics include an overview of the lymphatic system, non-specific and adaptive aspects of the immune system, micro-organisms (viruses, bacteria, protozoa & multicellular organisms), infections of the gut, respiratory tract, skin, urogenital tract, eye, nosocomial/community infections, infection prevention and control in hospitals and the community.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJanelle Page

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites HBS1HBA, or HBS1LS1 and PHE1HEH, or equivalent.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsMicrobiology and Infection control for health professionals, 3rd ednPrescribedLee & BishopPEARSON
ReadingsAnatomy & physiologyRecommendedMarieb E and Hoehn KPEARSON, INTRO CH 20, 21

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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJanelle Page

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Only for Paramedicine and Public Health students enrolled at Bendigo campus."

PracticalWeek: 33 - 37
Three 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Only for Paramedicine and Public Health students enrolled at Bendigo campus. Students are required to attend 1 x 2 hour practical each week during weeks 33, 35 and 37"

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Only for Paramedicine and Public Health students enrolled at Bendigp campus."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One poster presentation, equivalent to 1,000 words25
Practical write-ups equivalent to 750 words20
one 2-hour examination55

Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJanelle Page

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

PracticalWeek: 37 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One poster presentation, equivalent to 1,000 words25
Practical write-ups equivalent to 750 words20
one 2-hour examination55