mic2iep infections and epidemics
INFECTIONS AND EPIDEMICS
MIC2IEP
2018
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.
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
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MIC1IEP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Distinguish, describe and explain the different categories of infectious agents of humans based on theory and laboratory observations.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical classes. Assessment by online practical tests (mcq). Final exam (short answer, and mcq's on Lecture topics and self-taught topics).
02. Distinguish, describe and explain the key features of a variety of exemplar infectious agents including the name and distinguishing characteristics of the agent; its epidemiology; the disease symptoms caused; and strategies to cure and prevent spread of the disease.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical classes and group research task. Two Individual Assignments (one x 750 words, and one x 1000-words each on self-taught topics). Final exam (short answer and essay-type questions on Lecture topics and self-taught topics)
03. Distinguish, describe and explain the different routes of disease transmission and name exemplar agents that use these routes.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical classes and group and individual research task. Two Individual Assignments (one x 750 words and one x 1000-words each on self-taught topics). Final exam (short answer and mcq-type questions on Lecture topics and self-taught topics).
04. Describe and explain the public health measures that can be used to control the spread of disease and the limitations of such measures.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical classes and group and individual research task. Two Individual Assignments (one x 750 words and one x 1000-words each on self-taught topics). Final exam (short answer and mcq on Lecture topics and self-taught topics.
05. Distinguish, describe and explain the modes of action of selected antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents, and the differences between traditional and modern vaccines.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical classes and group and individual research task. Two Individual Assignments (one x 750 words, and one x 1000-words each on self-taught topics). Final exam (short answer and mcq questions on Lecture topics and self-taught topics).
06. Explain and demonstrate practical skills in basic microbiological procedures
- Activities:
- Practical classes. Practical tests (mcq online quiz).
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size150
Enrolment information Quota due to limited lab space. Merit based quota.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 600 word individual assignment | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 1,000 word individual assignment | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Two on-line end of semester mcq practical test (200 word equiv. each) | 10 | 01, 03, 05, 06 | |
| One 2.5 hour written examination | Assessment Rubric used for marking at as appropriate to 2nd year level | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |