Clinical and Pharmaceutical Microbiology unit (CSA207)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit will introduce you to clinically relevant microbial diseases and common antimicrobial agents. A review of the immune system will be provided for you. Key characteristics of clinically relevant pathogens will be explained, including their epidemiology, classification and modes of transmission. The mode of action, adverse effects and indication of antimicrobial agents will be explained. Important features of common vaccines will be reviewed. The spread of antibiotic resistance and the need for appropriate antimicrobial stewardship will be discussed.  

The workshops will reinforce content presented during the unit fostering an understanding of the role of pharmacists in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

Summary

Unit name	Clinical and Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Unit code	CSA207
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline	Pharmacy
Coordinator	Mrs Karen Watkins
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the fundamentals of microbiology, epidemiology, and prevention strategies for infectious diseases of local, national and international importance.
• Explain the role of pharmacists in preventing infectious disease outbreaks, and promoting safe and effective antimicrobial use.
• Discuss the laboratory processes involved in the sampling, culturing, identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing of microbes from biological specimens, and the clinical relevance of these activities.
• Explain the mode of action, adverse effects and indication of antimicrobial agents.

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
010911	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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Requisites

Prerequisites

(CZZ101 AND CZZ102) or (CXA137 AND CXA144)

Co-requisites

CSA322 and CSA355

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CJA214

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x50 minute in term tests (on campus),  2hr weekly (12 weeks) on campus workshop,3hr Independent Learning (Online learning resources equivalent to 3 hours of activity per week)
Assessment	In-Term Test One (30%)|In-Term Test Two (30%)|End of Semester Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No required reading materials¿¿
Recommended	For recommended reading materials, will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO.

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