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MI3021 - Clinical Microbiology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
The habitat, the major characteristics and the methods used for the isolation and
identification of bacteria medical importance will be presented. The range of selective
and differential media used and the basis of the biochemical tests will be discussed
in detail. Major characteristics of viruses will be presented in the context of how
this relates to human infection and diagnostic assays. A component of medical mycology
and parasitology is also included. The major emphasis of this course will be given
to developing the practical skills required for diagnostic microbiology. The subject
is complementary to MI3051 in SP2.
Learning Outcomes
- appreciate the hazards associated with working with pathogenic microorganisms and
develop the appropriate microbiological skills;
- develop competencies for diagnosis of major parasite and fungal groups relevant to
humans;
- be familiar with the strategies of viral infection and relate these to human infection
and diagnostics;
- comprehend the basis and interpretation of biochemical reactions in the identification
of pathogenic bacteria;
- understand the use of selective and differential media as an aid in the initial identification
of bacteria;
- describe in detail, the distribution of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment
and the normal flora of animal body systems and the diseases they cause.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Group.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; A satisfactory level (50%) over all
on-course assessment components; A grade of at least 40% on the final theory exam.
Prerequisites: |
MI2021 or PC2201 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MI5003 and MI5021 and MI3421 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Brenda Govan |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Assoc. Professor Brenda Govan, Dr Helma Antony, Professor Estelle Venter, Ms Mollie Coad. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures
- 33 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.