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General and Medical Microbiology unit (CXA341)

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Location: Launceston

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 CXA341
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Stephen Tristram
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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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

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Learning Outcomes

  • Perform microbiological procedures to identify medically relevant bacteria based on a knowledge of the systematic taxonomy and underlying theoretical concepts.
  • 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.

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 $1,192.00 $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

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

CXA241

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Self-directed online learning (4hrs x weekly); Online seminar (2hrs x 1 time); Practical (2hrs x 9 times); Practical (1hr x 9 times); Tutorial (2hrs x 6 times)

AssessmentPractical Competency Assessment|Genetics Test (20%)|Laboratory and Practical Work (20%)|Multiple Choice Quizzes (20%)|Examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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