Courses & Units
General and Medical Microbiology CXA641
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. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree
Summary
Unit name | General and Medical Microbiology |
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Unit code | CXA641 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
Discipline | Health Sciences |
Coordinator | Mr Sam Brake |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* 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 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. 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.
- Analyse complex information on the genetic mechanisms associated with the emergence of contemporary antibiotic resistant pathogens.
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 |
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019901 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,472.00 |
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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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 10 x 1-hour tutorials 10 x 3-hour practical classes 6 x online classes |
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Assessment | Competency assessment|Laboratory/Practical Work (20%)|Multiple choice quizzes (20%)|Report - antibiotic resistant organism (20%)|Examination (40%) |
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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