2010  CXA176  Microbiology and Health

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA176 L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *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 (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Gives students a basic understanding of microbiology in relation to disease processes, transmission and treatment. The unit covers the structure and function of microbes, their role in the infectious disease process within the human body, how microbes can be controlled and laboratory identification procedures. Topics include laboratory diagnosis and practice, infectious diseases and pathogenesis, antimicrobial agents, public health and infection control, biological warfare and emerging global infections. Legal and regulatory considerations will be referred to as appropriate. The practical component introduces the student to safe microbiological handling techniques and basic microbiology laboratory techniques.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Theory: mid-semester test (15%), end-of-semester exam (45%),scientific report (20%), microscopy test (5%), on-line assessments (15%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture,2-hr practical sessions, some on-line material delivery.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA171, CXA161 or permission of unit coordinator

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Ms S Salter (Coordinator)

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