Unit

School Of Science

Disease Prevention and ControlWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300867.2

Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
A background knowledge of microbiology, and epidemiology.

Equivalent Units
300782 - Disease Prevention and Control

About this Unit
Globally we are witnessing an epidemiological transition with the emergence and re-emergence of diseases through social, political and environmental changes including rapid urbanisation, social media influence, international migration/travel, political instability and climate change. This unit of study will provide students with an introduction into the epidemiology of public health diseases of significance in Australia and internationally through exploration of current strategies for the detection, monitoring and control of existing and emerging diseases. The principles of risk management will also be discussed and applied in relation to disease prevention, containment or eradication including vector-borne, vaccine preventable, zoonotic, food and waterborne disease.

Courses
3672.1Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment and Health)CONTINUING
3754.1Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
3754.2Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT
3755.1Bachelor of Medical ScienceCONTINUING
3755.2Bachelor of Medical ScienceCURRENT
3756.1Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CONTINUING
3756.2Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CURRENT
3757.1Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCONTINUING
3757.2Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCURRENT
3758.1Bachelor of Advanced Medical ScienceCONTINUING
3758.2Bachelor of Advanced Medical ScienceCURRENT
3764.2Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCURRENT
6042.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical ScienceCURRENT
6043.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
6043.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT

Specialisations

MT3031.1Environmental HealthCURRENT
SM3113.1Environmental HealthCURRENT
SM3114.1Infectious DiseasesCURRENT



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