Health Science

CXA343

2012  CXA343  Medical Microbiology B

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 CXA343 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

Builds on CXA342, introducing students to other aspects of diagnostic microbiology, with an emphasis being placed on virology, parasitology and mycology. Aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, control and treatment of infectious diseases are addressed; a knowledge of diagnostic laboratory procedures including rapid and automated methods is developed; and good professional laboratory practice including laboratory safety, waste management and quality control are taught.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Case presentation (500 words max. plus Powerpoint slides & presentation)(10%); In class tests (20%); 1 x Assignment (5 x A4 pages max) (10%); 2 x 2-hr Mid-Semester Practical exams (30%); Final 2-hr theory exam (30%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture (13 weeks); 1-hr tutorial (13 weeks); 3-hr practical (8 weeks); + 8 hrs student presentations

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, CXA342

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

STAFF: Dr S Tristram

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