13190 (v.2) MT 631 - Medical Microbiology

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.

Syllabus:

The main microorganisms involved in hospital infections, their characteristics, how they cause disease and how they are transmitted.

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.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 50%. Written Assignments 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y