302466 (v.1) Medical Microbiology 231

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7842 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 132 or any previous version
AND
    302467 (v.2) Introduction to Microbiology 132 or any previous version
    OR
    10073 (v.1) Microbiology 132 or any previous version

Syllabus:

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

Unit Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this unit students will have - Performed medical microbiological practical procedures with a clear understanding of strict adherences to the rules of laboratory safety. Demonstrated an understanding of host parasite relationships in regard to concepts of normal human flora, possible pathogens and transmission of disease. Separated bacterial mixtures, both in plating and dilution procedures. Described in acceptable form, with the use and preparation of appropriate procedures, the clonial and cellular morphology of bacterial isolates. Demonstrated an understanding of culture media and methods sufficient to select, differentiate and enrich specific medical microbial members and groups. Identified and describe how medically important microorganisms are distributed, transferred and spread amongst individuals. Selected, performed and interpreted laboratory procedures of characterisation and identification for a systematic identification of medical 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:

Inglis, T.J.J. (1997). Microbiology Colour Guide, 2nd ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Koneman, E., Allen, S., Janda, W., Schreckenberger, P. and Winn, W. (1997). Colour Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, 5th ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott.

Unit Texts:

Forbes, B.A., Sahm, D.F and Weissfeld, A.S. (2002). Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 11th ed., Missouri, Mosby Inc.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Mid semester test 40%. Final examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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