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INIM5100: Infection and Immunity Capstone
2024 unit information
This is the capstone unit for the Master of Medicine and Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity). It will bring together content from the various units within the degree and challenge you to use this acquired knowledge to critically evaluate research discoveries and current global issues in infectious diseases and immunology. The unit is comprised of a self-guided seminar series supported by weekly face-to-face group workshops, with assessments designed to examine real-world problems in this ever-changing field.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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INIM5111 and INIM5002 and INIM5011 and INIM5112 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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A pass grade in all core INIM units undertaken in the previous semester. This unit is not available to students undertaking the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. compare and contrast different modes of transmission of pathogens and recall pathogens associated with each mode
- LO2. evaluate strategies for the prevention of transmission of infections due to various types of pathogens
- LO3. choose appropriate disinfectants and sterilization methods for diverse settings
- LO4. compare and contrast different vaccination strategies and recall specific examples of each vaccination strategy
- LO5. apply immunological knowledge to describe the functional basis of existing as well a future potential vaccination strategies and other immunotherapies
- LO6. appraise and critique relevant scientific literature in the areas of infection and immunity
- LO7. integrate knowledge from the breadth and depth of infection and immunity to solve challenging problems related to disease due to infection and/or immune function
- LO8. communicate effectively using a diverse range of media to professional and non-professional audiences
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