Health Science

CXA342

2012  CXA342  Medical Microbiology A

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Restricted to students enrolled in M3G

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA342 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-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

Introduces students to diagnostic medical bacteriology. Skills taught include: processing of clinical specimens, recognition of normal microbiota, identification of pathogens and the undertaking of appropriate antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Students learn: aspects of laboratory safety, epidemiology, pathogenesis and control of infectious diseases; antimicrobial agents and development of resistance; infection control; rapid and automated diagnostic technology; quality control; media preparation and waste management.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 4 x Practicalassignments (500-800 words each)(15%); in class tests (15%); final practical exams (4 hours over 2 days) (35%); Final 3-hr theory exam (35%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture (13 weeks), 1-hr tutorial (13 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

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA241

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr S Tristram

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