General and Medical Microbiology unit (CXA341)

Launceston

Introduction

In this unit, you will develop practical skills in microbiological techniques to accurately identify medically relevant bacteria, supported by knowledge of taxonomy and key theoretical concepts. You will relate bacterial structure, function, and genetics to explain growth, disease processes, and control in clinical contexts, while communicating clearly using discipline-specific terminology.

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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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 (3hrs x 9 times); Practical (1hr x 9 times); Tutorial (1hrs x 6 times)
Assessment	Practical Competency Assessment|Genetics Test (20%)|Laboratory and Practical Work (20%)|Multiple Choice Quizzes (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.

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