MPH2018

Infectious disease epidemiology ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr K Leder

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

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.

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.

Homepage: www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/postgrad/

Assessment: Attendance + Discussion participation + Class presentation

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours per week

Prerequisites: MPH1040 and MPH1041 or MPH1030 and MPH1031