Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to the Master of Infectious Diseases.
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Syllabus: | The main microorganisms involved in hospital infections, their characteristics, how they cause disease and how they are transmitted. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed a sound knowledge of the major pathogenic organisms which cause human disease including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Developed an understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious disease caused by the organisms studied. Demonstrated a knowledge of the more common infectious diseases affecting various body sites and the laboratory methods used to investigate these diseases. Developed an awareness of recent developments and research in medical microbiology. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Armstrond D. and Cohen J., (1999), Infectious Diseases, London, Mosby. Mandell G., Bennett J.E. and Dolin R., (2000), Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 5th ed., Churchill Livingstone. |
Unit Texts: | Walker T.S., (1998), Microbiology and Microbiology Review, WB Saunders. Greenwood D., Slack R.C.B. and Peutherer J.F., (2002), Medical Microbiology, 17th ed., Churchill Livingstone. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 50%. Written Assignments 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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