TV5120 - Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science. Other appropriately
trained graduates may enrol at the discretion of the Academic Head of Veterinary Science.
Periodic attendance on campus required throughout Study Period
This is a student-orientated course that seeks to build on undergraduate knowledge
in the fields of veterinary microbiology and immunology. It is structured around six
sessions that deal with: - Host-parasite interactions at a cellular and molecular
level; - Tests used to detect infectious agents and the immune response to these agents;
- Application of tests in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.
Learning Outcomes
- map test results with other epidemiological features of a disease in order to predict
infectious or parasitic agent spread and origin;
- predict the clinical signs and pathology of a disease using knowledge of the pathogenesis
of the disease;
- select the most appropriate diagnostic test using knowledge of the immune response;
- select the most appropriate procedures for sample collection and handling to ensure
optimal laboratory results.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Journal article - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Have a final grade that consists of all summative assessment pieces that is equal
to or greater than 50 %.
Prerequisites: |
TV5110 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MI2021 PC2201 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Mixed attendance,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(periodic attendance on campus required throughout Study Period)
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Coordinator: |
Dr Jackie Picard |
Lecturers:
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Dr Jackie Picard, Professor Estelle Venter. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 14 hours tutorials
- 9 hours practicals
- 25 hours - Online learning
- 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.