Communicable Disease Control (9387.2)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Public Health | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit will focus on the nature and scope of communicable diseases of public health significance, including epidemiology and control strategies.
1. Understand the nature, transmission and control of communicable diseases of public health importance;
2. Examine the principles of active and passive surveillance;
3. Discuss outbreak investigation principles;
4. Understand fundamentals of immunology and their relationship to the development of immunisation; and
5. Demonstrate an understanding of emerging infectious diseases of public health importance.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the nature, transmission and control of communicable diseases of public health importance;
2. Examine the principles of active and passive surveillance;
3. Discuss outbreak investigation principles;
4. Understand fundamentals of immunology and their relationship to the development of immunisation; and
5. Demonstrate an understanding of emerging infectious diseases of public health importance.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
NONE
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Dr William Mude |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Flexible | Dr William Mude |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Texts and readings will be available on the Canvas site.
Participation requirements
There are online and face-to-face options for students to participate in this unit.
Required IT skills
Students should be conversant with searching for and accessing information electronically, using Canvas, net etiquette and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
The in-class test and final theory exam will be computer-based. It will include short answer questions. Therefore, students will be required to type their answers. Students who cannot type and complete the theory exam on a computer must provide the unit convener with a written Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) stating they require a handwritten exam and ask that their RAP be enacted for this assessment piece.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
