Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

310490 (v.1) Medical Microbiology 331

Area:

 School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

 25.0

Contact Hours:

 7.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

 1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

 1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

 8054 (v.9) Clinical Biochemistry 232 or any previous version
AND
302426 (v.2) Histopathology 232 or any previous version
AND
302431 (v.1) Haematology 232 or any previous version
AND
302436 (v.2) Immunobiology 232 or any previous version
AND
302477 (v.2) Clinical Microbiology 232 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

 This unit is designed to further your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in medical microbiology, particularly as undertaken for the diagnosis of infectious disease but also for research in associated fields. Medically significant bacteria will be examined - their pathogenesis and laboratory features. Fungi of medical significance - their classification, laboratory detection, isolation identification and treatment of infection. Parasites of human significance - their classification, epidemiology, diseases caused and laboratory detection. Virus structure and function, vial infections and their laboratory diagnosis.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

 019901 Medical Science

Funding Cluster:

 09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

 Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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