Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302466 (v.1) Medical Microbiology 231 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Exploration of the collection of specific clinical specimens for microbiological examination - Principles and practices used in the isolation, identification and separation of normal human microbial flora and pathogens in clinical specimens. Processing of clinical microbiological specimens as performed in medical microbiological laboratories. Use of antimicrobials and susceptibility testing in the clinical setting. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - performed clinical microbiological examination of human body specimens with a clear understanding of strict adherence to the rules of laboratory safety. Differentiated between antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of human disease. Demonstrated a basic knowledge of the mode of action and spectrum of application of the various groups of antimicrobial actions. Demonstrated and discussed the correct collection and transportation of specimens for analysis in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Processed a variety of specimens in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the normal flora and possible pathogens contained in clinical microbiology specimens from various human body sites. Evaluated the findings from examination of clinical microbiology specimens. |
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: | Koneman, E., Allen, S., Janda, W., Schreckenberger, P., and Winn, W. (1997). Colour Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology. (fifth edition). Philadelphia, Lippincott. Ball, A. P. and Gray, J. A. (1998). Infectious Diseases - Colour Guide. (second edition). Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Inglis, T.J.J. (1997). Microbiology - Colour Guide. (second edition). Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. |
Unit Texts: | Forbes, B.A., Sahm, D.F and Weissfeld, A.S. (2002). Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology 11th ed., Missouri, Mosby Inc. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Reports 10%, Written test 15%, Examinations 75%. 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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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