Global Health and Infectious Disease (PUBH3010)

Course overview

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

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:

Assessment

Assessment summary

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.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

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.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

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.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

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

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

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

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

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.

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:

1. Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot)
2. Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again
3. 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.

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.