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Introduction

Introduces students to aspects of diagnostic microbiology, with an emphasis being placed on virology, parasitology and mycology. Aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, control and treatment of infectious diseases are addressed; knowledge of diagnostic laboratory procedures including rapid and automated methods is developed; and good professional laboratory practice including laboratory safety, waste management and quality control are taught.

Summary 2021

Unit name Medical Microbiology B
Unit code CXA643
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator

Teaching staff

Dr Stephen Tristram
Level Postgraduate
Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA641

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2-hr lecture (13 weeks), 1-hr tutorial (13 weeks), 3-hr practical (8 weeks).

Assessment

Log/Workbook 5 pages, (10%)
Presentation - 500 word abstract, 1500 word literature review, 15 Minutes, (15%)
Test or quiz - 15 minutes, (15%)
Examination - invigilated (internally) 3 hours, (15%)
Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) 3 hours, (15%)
Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) 2 hours, (30%)

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Textbooks

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