MIC3041 - Medical microbiology
6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Science
Leader(s): Dr John Boyce
Offered
Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
In this unit, aspects of microbiology are presented which are relevant to infectious diseases. It builds on the content of previous subjects providing a basis of the study of medical microbiology, especially the nature of microbial infections of different body systems, immunity and mechanisms of host resistance, vaccines and the mode of action of antibiotics and how microbes become resistant to them.
Assessment
Written theory examination (2-hours):50%
Theory of practical examination (1-hour): 20%
Laboratory reports and practical class assessment: 30%
Contact hours
Three 1-hour lectures and up to one 3-hour laboratory class or tutorial/ discussion session per week
Prerequisites
13 October 2017
25 August 2024