Postgraduate - UnitMPH2018 - Infectious diseases: epidemiology and prevention

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Synopsis

Importance of transmission source, host and organism factors in infectious disease epidemiology. Outbreak investigation, surveillance of infectious diseases, prevention/control strategies, mathematical modelling of infectious diseases and of impact of immunity. Includes discussion of infection control, vaccines, exotic and emerging diseases.

Outcomes

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.

Assessment

Online participation (60%)
Class presentation (40%)

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Karin Leder

Contact hours

3 Block days

Prerequisites

MPH1040 or MPH1041

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epideiology/pgrad