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Communicable Disease Epidemiology unit (CAM626)

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Location: Hobart, Online

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 Health
School of Medicine
Discipline Medicine
Coordinator Doctor Karen Mureya
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 06/07/2026 28/07/2026 31/08/2026 25/10/2026

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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 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $3,069.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning 7 hours weekly; Tutorial 2 hours weekly

Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Online Class 1 hour weekly

AssessmentShort answer questions (20%)|Essay (40%)|Interpretation of data (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended

You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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