Health Science

CXA241

2012  CXA241  General and Medical Microbiology

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA241 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *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). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit gives students detailed descriptions of microbial physiology, taxonomy and genetics. The unit is strongly focused on micro-organisms which are pathogenic to human beings and students are taught techniques for isolating and identifying those organisms. Interactions between microbes and human beings are described, in particular mechanisms of pathogenesis, and the role of genetic recombination in the development of new strains.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Lit-Review (1500 words) (15%), Genetics test (10%), Mid Semester Test (15%) Laboratory proficiency (10%) and Final 3-hr theory exam (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture (weeks 1-7); on-line lecture material (weeks 8-13); 1-hr tutorial (10 weeks); 3-hr practical (13 weeks).

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	CXA106 or CXA176
M.Excl	KQA207

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

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