Assessment Task 1 CASE STUDIES
Learning outcomes measured:
Describe the diverse groups of microorganisms associated with the human body, the impact of specific microorganisms on human health, and the body's responses to microbial pathogens
Research and interpret the signs and symptoms of disease, the transmission of infectious diseases, and the appropriate infection control procedures to employ for a specific microbial pathogen
Length: Short answer responses up to 300 words per question
Estimated time to complete task: 1-2 hours per case study
Weighting: 35 %
Individual/Group: Individual
Authentic Assessment: 0Yes 1 No
Formative/Summative: Summative
How will I be assessed: Short answer responses
Due date: 5:00 pm Friday in Weeks 5 (Module 1: Infection Control), 10 (Module 2: Infection Prevention) and 12 (Module 3: Epidemiology)
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What you need to do: Have a sound understanding of the theoretical content for the module.
Theoretical content is presented in the pre-lecture material, F2F lectures, online lectures, supporting modules and laboratory content.
Resources needed to complete task: LQB301 lecture notes and Learning and teaching manual.
Case studies presented during F2F classes and online. MODULE 3: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Learning outcomes measured: Describe the diverse groups of microorganisms associated with the human body, the impact of specific microorganisms on human health, and the body's responses to microbial pathogens
Research and interpret the signs and symptoms of disease, the transmission of infectious diseases, and the appropriate infection control procedures to employ for a specific microbial pathogen
Question 1 (2 marks)
Identify factors that contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases.
There are multitude of factors that contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases. Two significant factors are microbial mutation and ecological
Learning outcomes measured:
Describe the diverse groups of microorganisms associated with the human body, the impact of specific microorganisms on human health, and the body's responses to microbial pathogens
Research and interpret the signs and symptoms of disease, the transmission of infectious diseases, and the appropriate infection control procedures to employ for a specific microbial pathogen
Length: Short answer responses up to 300 words per question
Estimated time to complete task: 1-2 hours per case study
Weighting: 35 %
Individual/Group: Individual
Authentic Assessment: 0Yes 1 No
Formative/Summative: Summative
How will I be assessed: Short answer responses
Due date: 5:00 pm Friday in Weeks 5 (Module 1: Infection Control), 10 (Module 2: Infection Prevention) and 12 (Module 3: Epidemiology)
Presentation …show more content…
What you need to do: Have a sound understanding of the theoretical content for the module.
Theoretical content is presented in the pre-lecture material, F2F lectures, online lectures, supporting modules and laboratory content.
Resources needed to complete task: LQB301 lecture notes and Learning and teaching manual.
Case studies presented during F2F classes and online. MODULE 3: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Learning outcomes measured: Describe the diverse groups of microorganisms associated with the human body, the impact of specific microorganisms on human health, and the body's responses to microbial pathogens
Research and interpret the signs and symptoms of disease, the transmission of infectious diseases, and the appropriate infection control procedures to employ for a specific microbial pathogen
Question 1 (2 marks)
Identify factors that contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases.
There are multitude of factors that contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases. Two significant factors are microbial mutation and ecological