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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Microbiology and Infection control for health professionals, 3rd edn | Prescribed | Lee & Bishop | PEARSON |
Readings | Anatomy & physiology | Recommended | Marieb E and Hoehn K | PEARSON, INTRO CH 20, 21 |
Subject options
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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 element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One poster presentation, equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | |
Practical write-ups equivalent to 750 words | 20 | |
one 2-hour examination | 55 |
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 element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One poster presentation, equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | |
Practical write-ups equivalent to 750 words | 20 | |
one 2-hour examination | 55 |