302419 (v.2) Microbiology and You 204

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

301426 (v.4) BIO25 Microbiology and You or any previous version
302466 (v.1) Medical Microbiology 231 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

302411 (v.2) Introductory Microbiology 103 or any previous version
AND
302467 (v.2) Introduction to Microbiology 132 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Exploration of the nutritional requirements, cultivation and classification of medically important microorganisms. The principles and practices used in the isolation and identification of normal human microbial flora and significant clinical pathogens.

Unit Outcomes:

On Successful completion of this unit students will have - Performed microbiological studies with a clear understanding and strict adherence to the rules of laboratory safety that would normally be practiced in a face-to-face situation. Demonstrated an understanding of host parasite relationships in regard to concepts of normal flora, possible pathogens and transmission of disease; Separate bacterial mixtures, by "virtual" plating and dilution procedures. Described in acceptable form, with the use and preparation of appropriate procedures, the colonial and cellular morphology of isolates. Demonstrated an understanding of culture media and methods sufficient to select, differentiated and enrich specific microbial members and groups. Identified and describe how medically important microorganisms are distributed, transferred and spread amongst individuals. Selected, performed (in a virtual environment) and interpreted laboratory procedures used in the characterisation and systematic identification of isolates.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Forbes, B.A., Sahm, D.F. and Weissfeld, A.S. (1998). Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 10th ed., St Louis, Missouri, Mosby Inc.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments (2) 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 3			Y