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TM5501 - Tropical Medicine
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2022 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Tropical medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and health problems
that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical
and subtropical regions. Tropical medicine historically has focused on communicable
and infectious diseases, but increasing attention is being given to the burden of
non-communicable diseases and health systems in these regions. This subject, TM5501
Tropical Medicine, is primarily concerned with the communicable and infectious diseases
that remain major causes of morbidity and mortality in tropical and subtropical regions,
with priority being given to diseases of public health significance in the Asia-Pacific
region. These diseases include 'the big three' (malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS).
Based on important tropical water-, vector- and air-borne diseases you will learn
overarching important principles and study public health approaches for disease management
in resource limited settings. Additionally students will get an overview of important
neglected tropical diseases with an emphasis on skin manifestations.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and prioritise the importance of common tropical diseases and problems relevant
to Australasia, Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region;
- Identify the microbiological, entomological and parasitic agents underlying these
tropical diseases;
- Critically examine and evaluate methods of diagnosis, management and prevention of
tropical diseases of global importance (i.e. to the World Health Organization).
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (60%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete and submit all pieces of assessment
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 24-Mar-2022 |
Face to face teaching
(TBC)
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Coordinator: |
Professor Peter Leggat |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Sue Devine, Dr Kris McBain-Rigg, Dr Andreas Kupz, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Professor Maxine Whittaker, Assoc. Professor Lars Henning, Dr Diana Rojas Alvarez, Dr Maria Castellanos Reynosa, Ms Edith Torricke, Professor Peter Leggat. |
Workload expectations: |
- 27 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 103 hours self study - self directed online learning and assessment
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Restrictions: |
Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
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Study Period 1,
External
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Census Date 24-Mar-2022 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Peter Leggat |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Sue Devine, Dr Kris McBain-Rigg, Dr Andreas Kupz, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Professor Maxine Whittaker, Dr John Grundy, Assoc. Professor Lars Henning, Dr Diana Rojas Alvarez, Dr Maria Castellanos Reynosa, Ms Edith Torricke, Professor Peter Leggat. |
Workload expectations: |
- 130 hours self study - self directed online learning and assessment
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.