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BIO1104 Medical Microbiology and Immunology 1

Semester 2, 2023 External
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Health and Medical Sciences
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

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Overview

Medical Microbiology is the study of microscopic living organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists and the ways in which these microbes affect human life. A theoretical and practical knowledge of microbiology is essential for roles in biomedical research, pathology laboratories and clinical settings. An understanding of microbiology is essential for infection control purposes for students who may undertake clinical placements which involves exposure to infectious risks and also for students who wish to undertake further studies in the discipline.

This foundational course explores the history and diversity of microorganisms, prokaryote and eukaryote cell structure and function, metabolism and growth, microbial genetics and the relevance of microbiology to other areas of biomedical science. The nature of interactions between bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists and other parasites with humans and their impacts on public health are also discussed.

This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students. To pass this course, students must attend at least 5 of the 6 residential school sessions or fortnightly laboratory classes. Students' non-compliance with the attendance requirement will mean the student cannot pass the course.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. outline key historical research findings and developments that have shaped modern microbiology and immunology;
  2. describe the taxonomy, cell biology and life cycles of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists and other parasites);
  3. explain the impact of microbes on human health, the environment and biotechnology;
  4. explain the basis of infection prevention and control processes;
  5. perform a range of fundamental microbiology techniques.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. History and diversity of micro-organisms 4.00
2. Nutrition, growth and control of micro-organisms 12.00
3. Fundamentals of infection control 16.00
4. Microscopy 8.00
5. Overview of cell structure and function 8.00
6. Introduction to common bacterial pathogens and the process of pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance 12.00
7. Structure and function of viruses, fungi, mycoses and parasites 24.00
8. Microbial metabolism and genetics 16.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

For practical sessions students are required to have a laboratory coat, safety glasses and permanent marking pens.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Practical Practical No 12 5
Assignments Written Online forums A1 of 5 No 4 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Online forums A2 of 5 No 4 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Quiz No 30 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Online forums A3 of 5 No 6 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Online forums A4 of 5 No 6 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Online forums A5 of 5 No 8 1,2,3,4
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 30 1,2,3,4
Date printed 9 February 2024