EPM5030 Human health and disease processes
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
EPM5030 Human health and disease processes is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EPM5030
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EPM5030
1 unit list EPM5030 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Overview
This unit outlines different types of disease and explores common diseases from pathophysiological, psychosocial, and epidemiological perspectives. The course of a disease, and contributing and risk factors at the individual and social levels are explored, as well as the consequences for individuals, health systems, and society.
Particular conditions considered will vary but will include diseases across the communicable, non-communicable, acute, chronic and degenerative conditions.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study analysis and reflection (Total 2,400 words)Threshold hurdle40%
- Multiple choice quiz (30 MCQs in 30 mins)10%
- Infographic (1x pdf document-graphics and 1 x Word document)20%
- Disease portfolio (1,800 words)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Distinguish and contextualise the concepts of the biological basis of human health and disease.
- 2
Examine the structure and function of selected human organ systems.
- 3
Discuss pathogeneses and natural course of selected diseases arising from different human organ system.
- 4
Synthesise the body's innate and adaptive defences and explain how they determine the nature of interactions with microbes.
- 5
Evaluate how genetic, environmental and behavioural factors contribute to selected diseases and health conditions.
- 6
Interpret the consequences of selected human diseases on individual, society and health systems.
- 7
Apply knowledge of human disease mechanism in the planning and development of evidence-based strategies in the detection, management, prevention and control of human disease.
- 8
Summarise and communicate scientific information via a variety of media to specific audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
2 hours of teacher directed study per week (2 hours of workshop).
10 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nazmul Karim
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nazmul Karim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EPM5030?
EPM5030 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EPM5030?
EPM5030 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EPM5032.
When is EPM5030 offered?
In 2024, EPM5030 runs in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital.
How much work is EPM5030?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EPM5030 have an exam?
No. EPM5030 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.