Courses & Units
General and Medical Microbiology CXA241
Introduction
In this unit you will explore how bacterial characteristics can be used as part of an identification strategy in a clinical microbiology laboratory. Module 1 examines how bacteria regulate their behaviour, communicate and multiply using various metabolic & genetic regulation strategies. Module 2 will focus on the genetics of bacteria. In module 3 you will focus on clinical identification of medically significant bacteria which are grouped taxonomically and identified using the techniques of systematic bacteriology.
Summary
| Unit name | General and Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA241 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Mr Sam Brake |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Perform and explain using theoretical concepts the basis for practical and procedural microbiological techniques to identify bacteria based on a knowledge of the systematic taxonomy of common medically relevant bacteria.
- Relate bacterial anatomy, metabolism, behaviour and genetics function to explain growth, control, disease processes, clinical information and safe procedural practices.
- Communicate using discipline specific terminology related to medical microbiology.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019901 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(CXA101 AND CXA261) AND (Admitted into 53G OR M3G OR M3U)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 1 hour (12 weeks); Practical – 3 hours (12 weeks). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Multiple choice quizzes (20%)|Examination (40%)|Genetics test (20%)|Practical Competency Assessment|Laboratory and Practical Work (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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