James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

MI3071 - Tropical Microbial Molecular Analysis and Epidemiology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band
Administered by: School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

This subject has an enrolment limit of 20 students per year. The subject will be available to BMedSc, BMedLabSc students only or by permission of Head of School

This is a vocationally oriented subject aimed at providing practical molecular training for students and professionals with a microbial research and/or diagnostic focus. The subject introduces the molecular technologies with a focus on microbial epidemiology, molecular diagnostics and bioinformatic analysis. It covers both theoretical and practical applications. Topics that students will be exposed to include sample quality, measures of error, epidemiological sampling, a variety of molecular platforms and sequence analysis. Workshops will cover computer assisted analytical techniques such as primer design, sequence alignment, next generation sequencing and database searches.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students should enter the subject with an understanding of genomic structure, DNA replication mechanisms and microbial diversity
Prerequisites:(3 CP OF LEVEL 2 MI) AND (3 CP OF LEVEL 2 BC)

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 11-Jul-2013
Face to face teaching 24-Jun-2013 to 02-Aug-2013
Coordinator: Dr Jenny Elliman, Dr Graham Burgess
Lecturers: Dr Jenny Elliman, Ms Donna Rudd, Professor Bruce Gummow, Dr Graham Burgess.
Contact hours:
  • 25 hours lectures - 2.5 hours per AM session over 10 days
  • 25 hours practicals - 5 hours per day during Week 1 (Mon-Fri)
  • 25 hours workshops/Seminars - 5 hours per day during Week 2 (Mon-Fri)
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (50%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Compulsory attendance of 9/10 practical sessions Satisfactory completion of set competency tasks undertaken during practical sessions
    Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.