Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Michelle Power
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40 credit points at 2000 level including BIOL2110 or BIOL2410 or BIOL2220 or BIOL2310 or BMOL2401
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will cover the fundamentals of emergence of disease in the context of global change. Beginning with an overview of the biology and ecology of different pathogens and progressing to their epidemiology, rapid evolution, and application of modern diagnostics for their detection, diagnosis and source tracking. Past and present epidemics and case studies will be used to investigate host-switching, evolution, adaptation, virulence and transmission theory. Approaches to investigating and managing emerging Infectious disease such as One Health and Planetary Health will also be explored in this unit. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment submission
Assessments must be submitted via iLearn by 11:55 pm on their due date.
Late penalties
Late assessments are not accepted in this unit unless a Special Consideration has been submitted and approved.
Unit completion
To pass this unit students need to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Emerging Infections in the Media (Print, Film/TV or radio) | 15% | No | 5/9/2022 |
Outbreak investigations | 20% | No | 11/10/2022 |
Conversation style article | 25% | No | 24/10/2022 |
Final examination | 40% | No | Formal exam week |
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 5/9/2022
Weighting: 15%
Students will record a presentation addressing emerging infectious disease portrayal in the media (Print, Film/TV or radio) and apply their scientific knowledge to disentangle incorrect information and identify correct information.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 11/10/2022
Weighting: 20%
Students will prepare a case study report based on data collected in block practical class.
Assessment Type 1: Professional writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 24/10/2022
Weighting: 25%
Students will write an article in the style of The Conversation, based on one of a list of provided peer-reviewed papers on Emerging Infectious Disease.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Formal exam week
Weighting: 40%
Students will consolidate learnings and problem solving in a final unit examination.
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
ONLINE
Learning and Teaching Model
This unit is delivered in a flipped classroom mode where students are required to do pre-class tasks which outlined in iLearn for each week and then small group activities in class. Completing these tasks before the weekly online SGTA will ensure that you get the best from the unit and class group work.
Lectures
BIOL3130 lectures comprise 2 hours of work per week. There is one scheduled online lecture per week where guest speakers relating to the Patient Zero podcasts and other pre-recorded material will extend concepts in the pre-lecture activities and provide a Q & A session. All material relating to the lecture component, pre-lecture material (recorded and podcasts) and Q & A sessions, are examinable.
We find that students who attend lectures get the best out of the subjects and perform very well. Lecturers are guests and represent the best in their fields. The majority of lecturers are not from Macquarie University and are giving their time freely to work and talk with you. So please do your best to attend the Q&A sessions with the lecturers.
Small group teaching activities
In these weekly 2-hour classes delivered online and simultaneously with face to face classes, students consolidate material from lectures through small group activities and problem-based learning. Material covered in SGTAs is examinable.
Practical – block session
It is compulsory to attend the block practical session in the mid-session break (online or on-person) to meet ULO4 and to be able to complete assessment 2. A role will be taken to record attendance and to identify your participation in these classes.
Resources
There is no required text book for BIOL3130 Emerging Infectious Disease Ecology. We will provide references to many research papers that will assist with unit themes.
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This is a new unit being offered for the first time in 2022.
Date | Description |
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20/07/2022 | Clarified why practical attendance is required relative to meeting ULO4 and assessment 2. It is compulsory to attend the block practical session in the mid-session break (online or on-person) to meet ULO4 and to be able to complete assessment 2. A role will be taken to record attendance and to identify your participation in these classes. |
Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook