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MPH5303

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 18 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational UnitDepartment of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
OfferedNot offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)Professor Karin Leder

Synopsis

This unit is an introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology. Topics include the dynamic nature of infections, the principles of infectious diseases, identification and management of outbreaks and principles of surveillance. The importance of understanding host, environmental, pathogen and transmission factors will be highlighted. Practical examples will be given to highlight major concepts. Online activities, suggested readings and discussion forums aim to enhance students' understanding of the teaching material.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Assess the importance and dynamic nature of infectious diseases;
  2. Identify the unique aspects of infectious disease epidemiology and their practical relevance;
  3. Apply evidence based strategies in the prediction, detection and control of infectious disease outbreaks;
  4. Critically valuate the epidemiologic principles underlying disease surveillance programs;
  5. Critically evaluate the epidemiologic principles underlying disease control and prevention strategies;
  6. Apply and evaluate the potential role of mathematical modelling in relation to infectious diseases.

Assessment

Contribution to weekly web-based tasks / discussions (45%)
Assignment (2,400 words) and/or online presentation (40%)
Online quiz / exercise (15%)

Workload requirements

Off-campus: 20 hours per week for 6 weeks.

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Chief examiner(s)

Professor Karin Leder

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Public health

Co-requisites

Must be enrolled in course 4529.