Courses & Units
Communicable Disease Epidemiology CAM626
Introduction
Communicable Disease Epidemiology will explore communicable diseases of humans from an epidemiological perspective. It will provide an introductory overview of the basic biological knowledge needed to understand the interactions within and between populations of microbes, human and other animals. Students will learn to use epidemiological techniques to understand infectious disease surveillance data, disease transmission, and risk factors for infection. The unit will focus on how these methods are used in contemporary public health practice and applied in population-based strategies such as for sexually transmissible infections, blood borne viruses and enteric infections. The unit will introduce students to regional and global aspects of infectious diseases, particularly their social and ecological determinants, emergence and burden.
Summary
| Unit name | Communicable Disease Epidemiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM626 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Ms Michelle McPherson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply microbiological processes and principles to the prevention and control of communicable diseases
- Describe the key elements of population–based disease strategies and emergency responses using communicable diseases epidemiology
- Examine and critically analyse the biological, social and environmental factors determining the rates of communicable disease
- Critically analyse the benefits and limitations of disease prevention measures (e.g. education, screening, vaccination, and current laboratory practices)
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061311 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,784.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Lectorial 2 hours weekly Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Online Class 1 hour weekly |
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| Assessment | Short answer questions (20%)|Essay (40%)|Interpretation of data (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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