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| Postgraduate |
(MED)
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Leader: Dr K Leder
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
MMS-ALFRED Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis: Topics include the surveillance of infectious disease; sexually transmitted disease; infectious diseases in developing countries; parasites; vectors; exotic diseases; viral diseases; prevention & control of infectious disease; antibiotic policy; mathematical modelling of infectious disease & of vaccine use in control.
Objectives: On completion of this unit participants will be able to: 1. Identify the unique aspects of infectious disease epidemiology and understand relevant terminology; 2. Recall and apply strategies used in the prediction, detection and control of infectious disease outbreaks; 3. Understand the epidemiologic principles underlying surveillance programs and evaluate surveillance systems; 4. Understand the epidemiologic principles underlying disease control and prevention strategies; 5. Recognise the potential role of mathematical modelling in relation to infectious diseases.
Assessment: Attendance + Discussion participation + Class presentation
Contact Hours: 2 contact hours per week