MI3021:03
Clinical Microbiology
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 33 hours practicals. Semester 1.
Staff: Mr J Warner.
The habitat, the major characteristics and the methods used for the isolation and identification of bacteria and viruses of medical and veterinary importance will be presented. The range of selective and differential media used and the basis of the biochemical tests will be discussed in detail. The major emphasis of this course will be given to developing the practical skills required for diagnostic microbiology and virology. The subject is complementary to MI3051 .
Learning Objectives:
- appreciate the hazards associated with working with pathogenic microorganisms and develop the appropriate microbiological skills;
- understand the need for the use of selective and differential media as an aid in the initial identification of bacteria;
- understand the basis for and interpret biochemical reactions in the identification of pathogenic bacteria;
- describe in detail, the distribution of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment and the normal flora of animal body systems and the diseases they cause;
- develop competencies for diagnosis of major parasite groups and common parasites of humans and animals.
Assessment by five laboratory assignments, practical examinations in the eleventh and twelfth weeks (50%); examination (50%).