NURSING (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit	Code	Year	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INFECTIOUS DISEASES	NRS215	2	4	2+0	2.0	2.0

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit	This course gives a broad introduction to major global health problems with an emphasis on infectious diseases, the risk factors of disease emergence and the implications for disease surveillance and control in public health.
Contents of the Course Unit	Issues addressed include the causes and control of: malaria, TB, HIV, malnutrition, acute respiratory infection, diarrheal 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 a review of current legislation aimed at monitoring and controlling these diseases.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education	The course will also explore a review of current legislation aimed at monitoring and controlling commonly occurring infectious diseases as well as newly emerging infectious diseases