MPH5303 · Epidemiology of infectious diseases

Overview

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.

Areas of study: Public health

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Argue the importance and dynamic nature of infectious diseases;
2. Identify the unique aspects of infectious disease epidemiology and evaluate these aspects in practice;
3. Critically evaluate strategies in the prediction, detection and control of infectious disease outbreaks;
4. Critically evaluate the epidemiologic principles underlying disease surveillance programs;
5. Critically evaluate the epidemiologic principles underlying disease control and prevention strategies;
6. Apply the role of mathematical modelling in relation to infectious diseases.

Workload

24 hours per week including directed and self-directed learning (including any asynchronous and synchronous tasks, prescribed activities and independent work).

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.