Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Public Health School
This course gives a broad introduction to major global health problems with an emphasis on infectious disease in resource poor countries. Issues addressed include the causes and control of: malaria, TB, HIV, malnutrition, acute respiratory infection, diarrhoeal disease, vaccine preventable disease, water and sanitation and other environmental related health problems, and other child and maternal health issues. The course will also explore major international health policy and program developments, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals, and the translation of those policies into practice.
The course provides a broad introduction to Global Health and common Infectious Diseases and their links to Global Change. It discussesᅠconcepts and issues on the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and their management in various settings (focusingᅠon low- and middle-income countries). Global Health and Development strategies such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), theᅠSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Health Security Agenda, One Health, Antimicrobial Drug Resistance, and other Global Health Programmes are presented and discussed. The course uses lectures, tutorials, group works, seminarsᅠand assessments to achieve its objectives.ᅠ
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PUBH2010
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
To enable an appreciation ofᅠthe concepts and issuesᅠin Global Change and Global Health.
To facilitate a comprehensive understandingᅠof the epidemiologyᅠand evaluation of theᅠmanagement ofᅠinfectious diseases of Global Health significance.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the concepts and issues in Global Change and Global Health.
LO2.
Comprehend the Global burden (and epidemiology) of infectious diseases.
LO3.
Critically evaluate the response to prevent and control infectious diseases of Global significance and identify successes and challenges
LO4.
Identify and critically appraise key resources on the epidemiology and management of infectious diseases of Global significance and develop strategies to prevent and control them.
LO5.
Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communication, and skills in group work including collaboration, teamwork, self-reflection and group negotiation
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Presentation |
Seminar One: Team presentation
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15% |
27/08/2024 9:00 am
All groups must submit slides by 9:00 AM, 27/08/2024. There will be two seminars; the first seminar will be held on the 27th of August while the second will be on the 3rd of September immediately after the lectures. Students will present in one of the two seminars. The list of groups presenting in each seminar will be provided via the Blackboard. |
Quiz |
Quiz One
|
10% |
29/08/2024 - 30/08/2024
The quiz should be completed between 9:00 o'clock on 29/08/2024 and 15:00 o'clock on 30/08/2024, Brisbane time. |
Presentation |
Seminar Two: Team presentation
|
15% |
15/10/2024 9:00 am
All groups must submit slides by 9:00 AM, 15/10/2024. There will be two seminars; the first seminar will be held on the 15th of October while the second will be on the 22nd of October immediately after the lectures. Students will present in one of the two seminars. The list of groups presenting in each seminar will be provided via the Blackboard. |
Quiz |
Quiz Two
|
10% |
24/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
The quiz should be completed between 9:00 o'clock on 24/10/2024 and 15:00 o'clock on 25/10/2024, Brisbane time. |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Report | 40% |
4/11/2024 9:00 am |
Reflection |
Reflection: Weeks 1-6
|
5% |
6/09/2024 3:00 pm |
Reflection |
Reflection: Weeks 7-12
|
5% |
28/10/2024 3:00 pm |
Assessment details
Seminar One: Team presentation
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
27/08/2024 9:00 am
All groups must submit slides by 9:00 AM, 27/08/2024. There will be two seminars; the first seminar will be held on the 27th of August while the second will be on the 3rd of September immediately after the lectures. Students will present in one of the two seminars. The list of groups presenting in each seminar will be provided via the Blackboard.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This is a group assignment.
You are a member of the Communicable Disease Unit in the Ministry of Health in a given country. Your Unit has been tasked to synthesize the evidence on the epidemiology and management of COVID-19:
- Describe and analyse the epidemiology of COVID-19 (in terms of cases, deaths as well as excess mortality) in the country compared to two other countries,
- Find out the socio-economic effect of the epidemic in the country, including economic growth, education, travel restrictions, compared to the other countries,
- Identify the factors behind the level of the epidemic in the country, compared to the other countries,
- Pinpoint the successes and challenges in the response to the epidemic in the country compared to the o countries.
- Put forward recommendations to end the epidemic in the country as well as lessons learned from COVID-19 to other future pandemics.
Submission guidelines
Submit your slides by email to the teaching team by the due date, 9:00 AM, 27/08/2024.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Quiz One
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
29/08/2024 - 30/08/2024
The quiz should be completed between 9:00 o'clock on 29/08/2024 and 15:00 o'clock on 30/08/2024, Brisbane time.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This is the first online quiz. It will be completed in Week 6. The quiz will have 20 questions and constitutes 10% of the total grade. It is an open-book quiz that should be completed in 20 minutes. Questions are drawn from lectures and tutorials. It is required that students sit for each quiz to pass the course.
Submission guidelines
You will access the quiz via Assessment One folder.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Seminar Two: Team presentation
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
15/10/2024 9:00 am
All groups must submit slides by 9:00 AM, 15/10/2024. There will be two seminars; the first seminar will be held on the 15th of October while the second will be on the 22nd of October immediately after the lectures. Students will present in one of the two seminars. The list of groups presenting in each seminar will be provided via the Blackboard.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This is a group assignment.
You are a member of the Communicable Disease Unit in the Ministry of Health in one of the countries provided below. Your unit has been tasked to assess the epidemiology and management of the infectious disease in the country. The activities involve describing and analyzing the epidemiology of the infectious disease in the country, identifying the contributing factors to the disease epidemiology, assessing its socioeconomic impact, evaluating the successes and challenges in the progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets related to the disease, and making recommendations to help achieve the SDG targets within the country..
You will be prepare a presentation to:
- Describe and analyze the epidemiology of the infectious disease in the country,
- Identify the factors behind the level of the disease in the country,
- Find out the socioeconomic effect of the infectious disease in the country,
- Pinpoint the successes and challenges in the response towards achieving the targets in the sustainable development goals in the country.
- Put forward recommendations to achieve the targets in the sustainable development goals in the country.
Submission guidelines
Slides should be submitted by email to the teaching team
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Quiz Two
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
24/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
The quiz should be completed between 9:00 o'clock on 24/10/2024 and 15:00 o'clock on 25/10/2024, Brisbane time.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This is the second online quiz. It will be completed in Week 13. The quiz will have 20 questions and constitutes 10% of the total grade. It is an open-book quiz that should be completed in 20 minutes. Questions are drawn from lectures and tutorials. It is required that students sit for each quiz to pass the course.
Submission guidelines
You will access the quiz via Assessment One folder.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
4/11/2024 9:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
You are a research officer working for the Department of Health of a country of your choice. You are expected to outline the strategies towards controlling, ending, eliminating or eradicating a health problem.
Task Description: You will choose an infectious disease of global health importance, conduct a literature search, and identiyf ten best articles to review the literature on the epidemiology and management of the disease in a particular country. It is important that the health problem is related to the Sustainable Development Goals. These diseases can be: HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Hepatitis, Neglected tropical diseases, Water-and food-born diseases, Zoonotic diseases, and others which are discussed during the course. You will be assessed for your ability to provide convincing argument using the following outline:- Background: Identify the global health problem and describe its epidemiology and the response to it. Describe the plan/strategy towards controlling, ending, eliminating or eradicating the health problem. State the objectives of your review..
- Methods: Describe the method you are using, the databases you utilized, the search words, and selection of the ten best resources.
- Findings: Present the main findings of the ten resources one-by-one focusing on the epidemiology of the health problem, response to the health problem (including successes and challenges), and strategies toward controlling, ending, eliminating or eradicating the health problem. You need to present findings in a way that ensures your review objectives are achieved.
- Discussion: Provide a synthesis (summary) of the findings from the ten resources, conclusion and recommendation.
Title Page: Author's name; Title; 3-5 Key Messages, detailing concisely the main points made in the paper; A word count of the full article - no more than 2,500 words; Title Page and References are not included in the word count. Abbreviations: Non-standard abbreviations should be defined at the first occurrence and introduced only where multiple use is made. Do not use abbreviations in headings. NOTE: There is a Task Sheet attached which will give you details and how to get started. Exemplars will be shown to students during the semester break in good time for you to check your work.
Submission guidelines
The report should be submitted through the Turnitin submission link which is accessible via Assessment Three folder.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Reflection: Weeks 1-6
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
6/09/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Task Description: Reflection on Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Overview: You are required to write two individual reflections during your group activity focusing on global health and infectious diseases. The first reflection will be based on your group's work related to "global change, global health, global health security and infectious diseases". The second will focus on "Infectious diseases, 'one health', antimicrobial drug resistance, and disasters". Each reflection should be a maximum of 500 words.
Reflection One: Global change, global health, global health security, and infectious diseases".
Your first reflection should address the following points:
1. Team Functioning and Your Role:
· Describe your role within the team. Highlight the strengths you brought to the team.
· Identify the challenges you faced while working in the team and how you responded to or overcame them.
· Discuss the positive aspects of working in a team.
· Explain how the team communicated during the task. Reflect on how your role and communication style evolved over the semester.
· Mention any hurdles encountered during the task and how you addressed them.
2. Learnings from global change, global health, global health security. and infectious diseases:
· Identify three key things you learned about global change, global health, global health security. and infectious diseases.
· Describe three initiatives you will advocate global change, global health, global health security, and infectious diseases".
Writing and Submission Guidelines
· Language and Style: Use first-person language with a focus on your personal experience in the team-based assessment.
· Reflection: Take the time to thoroughly reflect on your experiences, question your assumptions, beliefs, and viewpoints.
· Structure: Organize your reflections clearly, addressing all the specified points.
· Length: Each reflection should be no more than 500 words.
Submission: Submit your reflections via Turnitin submission link.
These reflections are not just academic exercises but are intended to deepen your understanding of global health issues and improve your ability to contribute to health security.
Submission guidelines
It should be submitted via the Turnitin submission link.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Reflection: Weeks 7-12
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
28/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L05
Task description
Task Description: Reflection on Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Overview: You are required to write two individual reflections during your group activity focusing on global health and infectious diseases. The second focuses on "Infectious diseases, 'one health', antimicrobial drug resistance, and disasters". Each reflection should be a maximum of 500 words.
Reflection Two: Infectious diseases, 'one health', antimicrobial drug resistance, and disasters
Your second reflection will focus on the content and process of the group work during the latter part of the project (weeks 7-12). Like the first reflection, it should include your individual consideration of different perspectives, personal and professional interpretations, and your emotional responses to the group activities.
Your second reflection should address the following points:
1. Learnings about Infectious diseases, 'one health', antimicrobial drug resistance, and disasters:
· Identify three key things you learned about infectious diseases, 'one health', antimicrobial drug resistance, and disasters.
· Describe three initiatives you will advocate on 'one health', antimicrobial drug resistance, and disasters.
2. Application to Real-Life Situations: Discuss lessons learned from this activity that can be applied to real-life situations in the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
Writing and Submission Guidelines
· Language and Style: Use first-person language with a focus on your personal experience in the team-based assessment.
· Reflection: Take the time to thoroughly reflect on your experiences, question your assumptions, beliefs, and viewpoints.
· Structure: Organize your reflections clearly, addressing all the specified points.
· Length: Each reflection should be no more than 500 words.
Submission: Submit your reflections via Turnitin submission link.
These reflections are not just academic exercises but are intended to deepen your understanding of global health issues and improve your ability to contribute to health security.
Submission guidelines
It should be submitted via the Turnitin submission link.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the Policies and guidelines
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: (typically 0 - 19%) |
2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: (typically 20 - 44%) |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: (typically 45- 49%) |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: (typically 50 - 64%) |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: (typically 65 - 74%) |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: (typically 75 - 84%) |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: (typically 85 - 100%) |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
The final grade awarded will be based on the results of the supplementary assessment only, and a passing grade will be awarded if, and only if, the student receives at least 50% of the marks on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Assignment Submission:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and/or using Tunitin. Before submitted any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ’s compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment you should receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student email account. If you don’t receive a submission ID you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that the assignment has been successfully submitted. Students should keep a copy of the submission ID as proof of submission.
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot)
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
WHO Universal Health Coverage site: http://www.who.int/universal_health_coverage/en/
The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myServices website https://student.my.uq.edu.au/.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Lecture Global Change, Global Health and Diseases. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Global change, Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Question and answer on the course materials and assessment tasks Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Global Change: Lecture Global changes such as climate, migration, urbanization, technology, demography, and others. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Global change, Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Describe and analyse the epidemiology of COVID-19 in a country, and provide recommendations towards ending the epidemic Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Global Health: Sustainable Development Goals: Lecture Discuss the history of Global Health from Primary Health Care to Sustainable Development Goals Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Global change, Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Describe and analyse the epidemiology of COVID-19 in a country, and provide recommendations towards ending the epidemic Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Global Health Security: Lecture Description of the Global Health Security Agenda and the International Health Regulation. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Global change, Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Describe and analyse the epidemiology of COVID-19 in a country, and provide recommendations towards ending the epidemic Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Epidemiology and Management of Blood-borne Diseases: Lecture Blood-borne Diseases: such as HIV, hepatitis and others Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Global change, Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Describe and analyse the epidemiology of COVID-19 in a country, and provide recommendations towards ending the epidemic Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Epidemiology and Management of Air-borne Diseases: Lecture Air-borne Diseases such as Tuberculosis and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Global change, Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Seminar Describe and analyse the epidemiology of COVID-19 in a country, and provide recommendations towards ending the epidemic Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Epidemiology and Management of Water- and Food-borne Diseases: Lecture Vector-born Diseases such as Malaria, Dengue and Zika. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Epidemiology and Management of Selected Infectious Diseases: Seminar Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Epidemiology and Management of Vector-borne Diseases Water- and food-borne Diseases such as Cholera and Shigelosis. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Epidemiology and Management of Selected Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Epidemiology and Management of Neglected Tropical Diseases: Lecture Neglected tropical diseases: such as Leishmaniasis, Onchocerciasis and others Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Epidemiology and Management of Selected Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
One Health and Zoonotic Diseases: Lecture Human and zoonotic Diseases such as Rabies, Anthrax. Leptospirosis and Q fever. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
One Health and Zoonotic Diseases: Tutorial Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Disasters, Mobility and Infectious Diseases: Lecture Common diseases during disasters and mobility and their management Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Disasters, Mobility and Infectious Diseases: Tutorial Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance: Lecture Description of the Global burden of antimicrobial drug resistance Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Epidemiology and Management of Selected Infectious Diseases: Seminar Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Summary Lecture Summary Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Epidemiology and Management of Selected Infectious Diseases: Seminar Select an infectious disease of global health significance, describe and analyse its epidemiology, identify successes and challenges in its management, and provide recommendations towards ending it. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
Course guidelines
School of Public Health (SPH) Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment - Preamble
To apply for an extension to the due date for a piece of progressive assessment (eg assignments, oral presentations and computer-based assignments) students should complete the online request at https://my.uq.edu.au/node/218/1
Information regarding deferral of in-semester exams and end-of-semester exams is available from https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam
If requesting an extension on medical grounds, a medical certificate must be provided. The extension will be approved for the number of days included in the medical certificate that the student was not fit to study or work, eg if the medical certificate is for 3 days, an extension will be approved for 3 days maximum regardless of the student's request.
If requesting an extension using a Student Access Plan for Disability (SAPD) as evidence, a maximum of 7-day extension will be approved in the first instance. Updated medical documentation, as well as a copy of the SAPD, is required if requesting an extension for more than 7 days.
The maximum time for an in-semester extension is four weeks.
The following SPH guidelines are consistent with the UQ policy. However, the SPH Guidelines contain specific rules and interpretations for SPH courses, and requests for extension and penalties for late submissions will be judged according to the guidelines outlined in this document. You should read both the information in your my.UQ at the following link: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1 and the SPH guidelines (below) before submitting a request for an extension. The SPH Guidelines apply to all courses offered by the School of Public Health unless the ECP explicitly states otherwise.
SPH Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment
Initial extension for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Course Coordinator decides.
This could be for medical or compassionate reasons, or if, in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, there are exceptional circumstances.
Acceptable and unacceptable reasons for an extension are listed at the following link, along with the required evidence to be provided: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1
All requests should be lodged at least 24 hours prior to the due date for the assessment.
If applying for an extension after the due date and time of the assessment item, your request may not be approved. An explanation as to why your request was not submitted prior must be included.
If approved, a new due date will be set. This would generally be no later than 7 days after the original due date, however this can be modified to take account of the circumstances of the request and the time that would have been lost from studies.
If the new due date is past the date for submission of end-of-semester results, the student will receive an INC (incomplete) result.
Second and all subsequent extensions for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Program Director together with the Course Coordinator decides.
This would only be approved for exceptional circumstance with supporting documentation.
- Online requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the due date from the first extension.
- The SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Course Coordinator will consult with the Program Director, who will make the final decision.
- If approved, the new due date would generally be no later than 7 days after the first extension due date.
- The Program Director should consider if remedial or other support should be offered to the student.
- The Program Director should provide a report on these matters as needed at SPH Examiners’ Meetings.
Please Note: In order to support course progression, extensions that total more than 14 calendar days from the original due date of an assessment item will only be approved in very exceptional circumstances. These requests are assessed and approved or denied on a case-by-case basis.
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty.
Penalty for late submission
Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks, and other types of written assessments after the due date specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) will receive a penalty.
The penalty will be a deduction of 10% RELATIVE PERCENTAGE per day (24 hour period or part thereof, including weekends and public holidays) or for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day, e.g If the original mark is 73%, then 10% relative percentage is 10% of this value, ie 7.3%, The final mark for this assessment item after applying the penalty for 1 day late submission would be 73 -7.3 = 65.7% The same outcome is achieved by multiplying the original score by .9; ie 73 x .9 = 65.7%
The penalty for multiple days late is the relative percentage multiplied by the number of days late.
A submission that is not made within 10 days of the due date will receive a mark of 0% for that assessment item.
Where a student has sought more than one extension, the due date for calculating the penalty will be the due date for the most recently approved extension.
Submission of Medical Certificates
Students are responsible for ensuring that any medical documentation they submit is authentic and signed by a registered medical practitioner. Such practitioners can be identified via the AHPRA website. Also note that:
- Not all online medical services are staffed by registered practitioners
- If the registration status of the practitioner cannot be verified, then an alternative practitioner should be sought
- Students will be held fully responsible for all documentation they submit, even if done so in ignorance of the practitioner's registration status
Medical documentation may be subjected to an audit by the University.
School of Public Health (SPH) Assessment Guidelines
The School of Public Health assessment tasks have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. While students may us AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.