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Learning outcomes

Infectious Diseases

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On successful completion of a major or minor in Infectious Diseases, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the role of microbes as agents of disease, their virulence mechanisms, functions in the ecosphere, abundance and diversity
2Exhibit an integrated knowledge of the key characteristics of the classes of microbes that distinguish them from each other
3Critically evaluate culture, microscopy, diagnostic and molecular techniques used in the modern diagnostic microbiology and infectious diseases laboratory
4Explain and critically evaluate the scientific principles behind important infectious diseases techniques
5Communicate concepts and findings in infectious diseases through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique
6Assess the design and efficacy of measures to prevent and control infectious disease agents
7Critically evaluate the research literature in pathogenic processes of infectious organisms and epidemiology and apply this knowledge to address questions in infectious disease research
8Address authentic problems in infectious disease research, working professionally and ethically within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
9Develop creative and innovative approaches to problem solving in the field of infectious diseases research and work effectively, responsibly and safely in individual and collaborative contexts
10Examine the reasons why infectious diseases emerge and re-emerge, across the general community and within hospital environments, and with consideration of social and cultural aspects
11Evaluate the impact of major infectious diseases on human and global health from a range of ethical, social and cross-cultural perspectives