INFECTIONS AND EPIDEMICS
MIC1IEP
2019
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.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Anna Morris
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MIC2IEP
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. 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 based on theory and laboratory observations.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical classes
02. Distinguish, describe and explain the different routes of disease transmission and name exemplar agents that use these routes.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical classes
03. 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, group and individual assignments
04. Distinguish, describe and explain the modes of action of selected antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents, and the differences between traditional and modern vaccines.
- Activities:
- Lectures, group and individual assignments
05. Explain and demonstrate practical skills in basic microbiological procedures.
- Activities:
- Practical classes and practical
06. Explain and demonstrate practical skills in basic microbiological procedures (e.g. aseptic procedures; growth, purification and enumeration of bacteria and viruses; macroscopic and microscopic identification of bacteria)
- Activities:
- Group Assignment and Individual Assignment (1000-words each on self-taught topics). Final exam (short answer and multiple choice questions on Lecture topics and self-taught topics) Practical tests (online MCQ).
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 150
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited lab space. Merit based quota. Students ranked by ATAR score.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anna Morris
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2.5-hour written examination (2,500-words equivalent) | University run exam. Students may arrange a time with academic staff to discuss. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Online MCQ practical test (200-words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Ten in class worksheet (500-words equivalent total) | Worksheets will be completed during class time. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |