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General and Medical Microbiology unit (CXA641)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

In this unit, you will extend your practical skills in microbiological techniques to accurately identify medically relevant bacteria, drawing on advanced understanding of taxonomy and theoretical concepts. You will critically relate bacterial structure, function, and genetics to interpret growth, disease processes, and control in clinical contexts, communicate complex information using discipline-specific terminology, and analyse genetic mechanisms driving the emergence of contemporary antibiotic-resistant pathogens.


This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Biomedicine 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
Unit code CXA641
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Stephen Tristram
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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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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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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 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.
  • 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
019901 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • 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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent 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)

AssessmentPractical Competency assessment|Laboratory/Practical Work (10%)|Multiple choice quizzes (20%)|Genetics Test (30%)|Examination (40%)
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