TOPICS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE
MIC2ID
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Infectious diseases, both new and ancient, continue to threaten humans, domestic animals, wild life and plants. This subject introduces students to selected topics and current issues in infectious disease that are important to Australia and further abroad. The topics include: 'A healthy Australia: control of endemic and exotic diseases'; 'Emerging epidemic and pandemic viral diseases'; 'The era of the 'superbug''; 'Safety in the food supply chain'; 'Lifestyle and infectious disease'; 'Environmental sources of disease'.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Carolyn Bell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO1MGC or BIO1OF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Prescott's Microbiology | Recommended | J. Willey, L. Sherwood & C.J. Woolverton (2017) | 10th edn. McGraw-Hill |
| Readings | Brock Biology of Microorganisms | Recommended | M.T. Madigan, K.S. Bender, D.H. Buckley, W.M. Sattley & D.A. Stahl (2018) | 15th edn. Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Define, explain and distinguish between terms that are used in the basic vocabulary of microbiology to describe infectious agents, their biological features, epidemiology, disease effects and disease management.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quizzes. Reinforced by research readings (see ILO 4) and associated study questions and by discussion/participation in the Tutorial/workshop sessions.
02. Identify, describe and differentiate between the modes of transmission of specific infectious disease agents and the associated control and prevention strategies employed at the individual, community and national/international levels.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quizzes. Reinforced by research readings (see ILO 4) and associated study questions and by discussion/participation in the Tutorial/workshop sessions.
03. Identify, describe and compare the factors (human, physical and environmental) that can influence the emergence, re-emergence and/or spread of infectious diseases.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quizzes. Reinforced by research readings (see ILO 4) and associated study questions and by discussion/participation in the Tutorial/workshop sessions.
04. Work independently, or as a member of a small group, to research, organize and summarize information on infectious disease topics concerning local disease incidences or issues, using library and online sources.
- Activities:
- Tutorial/workshops and associated study questions are designed to guide students in independent learning on selected research topics. The topics are additional to those covered in the lecture curriculum. The Tutorial/workshops also provide an interactive forum for open discussion on lecture-based curriculum.
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Delivery Mode: Online."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One hour class Weeks 31-37 and Weeks 39-43. Two hour class Week 38."
TutorialWeek: 38 - 38
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 38 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Mid-semester exam will be scheduled for Week 38."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour End-of-semester exam (2,000-words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online tests, case studies or short assignments (500-words equivalent, each) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1 hour Mid-semester exam (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |