PUB HLTH 7028 - Infectious disease epidemiology prevention and control
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PUB HLTH 7028 Course Infectious disease epidemiology prevention and control Coordinating Unit Public Health Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours; This course provides options to participate online for students unable to attend in person. Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Adriana Milazzo
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse the public health impact of existing, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases within Australia and globally;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction between agent, host and environment and the factors impacting the ability to control infectious diseases;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of methods and principles of infectious disease surveillance and capacity to evaluate surveillance
systems;
4. Apply epidemiological principles and methods to the investigation, management and control of infectious diseases;
5. Interpret, analyse and synthesise infectious disease data using epidemiological methods.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
N/A Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3, 4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
On-line textbook: Sonja A. Rasmussen and Richard A. Goodman (Editors),The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual, 2018.Recommended Resources
All resources, including links to journal articles and reading lists, will be disseminated via MyUni.Online Learning
On-line learning
Students who are unable to attend in person may enrol on-line with the expectation that students participate in the weekly 3 hour workshops on-line - Zoom or mixed cohort learning will be available for this.
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Course materials will be placed on MyUni. Note also that Announcements about a course are often made on the relevant page of the MyUni site for the course. For example, notifications of a change in lecture venue, updates on availability of course material etc. will be made on the MyUni site.
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regularly.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will introduce students to the concepts and principles of infectious diseases within a population health framework. The core material including lecture and workshop activities is delievered in a 3-hour weekly workshop aimed at collaborative and experiential learning in order to develop students’ capacity to synthesise relevant information and ideas. The workshops will include presentations from guest speakers.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In general, we recommend that students spend 3 hours of independent study for every contact hour. This includes reading the set text, wider reading, preparing answers to workshop questions, and making progress with assignments.
Learning Activities Summary
Topics include:
Infectious disease transmisison and characteristics
Epidemiological triad
Social determinants
Surveillance
Infectious disease modelling
Outbreaks
Study design
Control measures
Emerging issues
Health communicatonSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task
Task type
Weighting
Course learning outcomes being addressed
Quizzes Summative 15% 1-5 Participation Summative 10% 1-5 Surveillance system Summative 20% 3-5 Feedback from coordinator prior to receiving next clue to ensure groups are correctly following steps in the investigation Formative 0% 1-5 Outbreak investigation - Group assignment Summative 20% 1-5 Health report Summative 35% 1-5 Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to actively participate in workshops.
Assessment Detail
On-line quizzes (15%): Quizzes will aid students in monitoring their understanding of key concepts and principles for the topic areas.
Participation (10%): Participation with peers in workshops and on-line activities.
Outbreak investigation group assignment (20%): Students will participate in an infectious disease outbreak investigation and will contribute to a range of activities including hypothesis generating questions, and analysis of data. Students will be provided with important information and clues in order to solve the outbreak – students will receive real time feedback from the course coordinator prior to receiving next clue to ensure that they are correctly following the steps in the investigation – this is formative assessment.
Surveillance system (20%): Describe the surveillance system of a notifiable disease (1000 words).
Health report (35%): Prepare a report – the task is to reconsider existing control measures or strategies for an emerging disease (1,800 -2,000 words).Submission
The quizzes will be completed online via MyUni. Assignments will be submitted and marked on-line through MyUni. The outbreak investigation will be conducted on-line but in the face to face workshop with scaffolding of clues from the course coordinator.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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