mic1iep infections and epidemics
INFECTIONS AND EPIDEMICS
MIC1IEP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to microbial infections that can threaten human well being by causing either localized, epidemic or pandemic disease outbreaks. Selected microorganisms will be described and compared: the main focus is the natural habitat of the organisms (reservoirs of infection), the ways in which humans can encounter the organisms (routes of infection) and the strategies available at the individual, community and global levels to prevent disease and, in the diseased patient, to cure disease.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorVilma Stanisich
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size48
Enrolment information Capacity of laboratory class Students ranked by ATAR score
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVilma Stanisich
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word group assignment (4 students) | 10 | |
| One 1,000 word individual assignment | 10 | |
| One 3-hour written examination | 70 | |
| Two 20-minute written practical tests | 10 |