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Medical Microbiology B unit (CXA643)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

This unit has been designed to systematically introduce the students to the common and diagnostically important fungal, parasitic and viral diseases of major organ systems in humans. The unit content is primarily concerned with laboratory diagnostic aspects of the above diseases, and students will be introduced to a range of relevant fungi and parasites in a diagnostic setting. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, 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 Medical Microbiology B
Unit code CXA643
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 2 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 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the common fungal, parasitic and viral infectious diseases of humans and the associated pathogens.
  • Describe and discuss the systematic laboratory investigation of common fungal, parasitic and viral diseases, and interpret and evaluate the relevance of laboratory findings to clinical presentation.
  • Demonstrate competence in core laboratory skills, by appropriately identifying common fungal and parasitic pathogens in a mock clinical setting and interpreting and evaluating the relevance of laboratory findings to clinical presentation.
  • Interpret and evaluate contemporary scientific literature related to infectious diseases and discuss the impact on the routine practice of diagnostic microbiology.
  • Plan, evaluate, interpret and communicate research activities relevant to the practice of diagnostic microbiology.

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 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,726.00
  • 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

CXA641

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Pre-recorded lectures (2hrs x weekly); Online unit overview (2hrs x once only); Discussion on Method Development and Evaluation assessment task (2hrs x once only); Tutorial (1hr x weekly); Practical (3hrs x weekly); Online student presentations (8hrs x once only)

AssessmentMycology Assignment (10%)|Test (10%)|Practical Exam - mycology (15%)|Practical Exam - parasitology (15%)|Method Development and evaluation (20%)|Examination - Theory (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

No required readings. 
Recommended

No recommended readings. 

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