MPH2018

Infectious disease epidemiology

(MED)

Dr J Black

6 points + 2 contact hours per week + Second semester + Alfred + Prerequisites: MPH1040 & MPH1041 or MPH1030 & MPH1031

Synopsis: Topics include the surveillance of infectious disease; sexually transmitted disease; infectious diseases in developing countries; parasites; vectors; exotic diseases; viral diseases; prevention and control of infectious disease; antibiotic policy; mathematical modelling of infectious disease and of vaccine use in control.

Assessment: Attendance + Discussion participation + Class presentation