units

MIC3041

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 31 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedClayton First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr John Boyce

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.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Describe medically important micro-organisms that cause disease in human and animal hosts;

  1. Describe micro-organisms that cause infections in different body systems such as skin; respiratory tract; gastrointestinal tract; genitourinary tract and the cardiovascular system. Including microbial pathogenesis, transmission, diagnosis, prevention and treatment;

  1. Explain the host response to infection, mechanisms of host resistance and vaccination;

  1. Describe the principles of antimicrobial action and how microbes become resistant to them;

  1. Demonstrate the ability to execute laboratory experiments relevant to advanced medical microbiology, including culturing of micro-organism, microscopy and advanced diagnostic methods used to identify microbial pathogens;

  1. Communicate experimental results through the writing of scientific reports and oral presentations.

Assessment

Mid-semester examination: 10%
Written theory examination (two hours) Paper 1: 50%
Theory of practical examination (two hours) Paper 2: 15%
Laboratory reports and practical class assessment: 25%

A pass in both the theory and practical components of the unit must be obtained to pass the unit.

Workload requirements

Three 1-hour lectures and up to one 3-hour laboratory class or tutorial/ discussion session per week

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr John Boyce

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Immunology
Microbiology

Prerequisites

BMS2052 or MIC2022

Prohibitions

BTH3722