James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

MI5051 - Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases

Subject Description

Advanced aspects of the aetiology, pathogenesis, treatment and diagnosis of infectious and parasitic diseases of medical and veterinary importance will be presented. The major emphasis will be the mechanisms of microbial and parasitic pathogenicity in the different body systems. Antimicrobial and antiparasitic chemotherapy and susceptibility testing in the control of infectious disease and the role of the diagnostic microbiology laboratory will be discussed in detail.

Learning Outcomes

• appreciate the role of normal microbial flora as disease agents in the compromised host
• describe the processes whereby bacteria, viruses and parasites are able to cause disease
• understand the critical role played by the diagnostic microbiology laboratory in the management of infectious disease
• understand the principles of antimicrobial and antiparasitic chemotherapy in the control of infectious disease and critically evaluate their usage

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Examination - In class - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (10%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Achieve at least 40% in the final theory exam

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  MI3051

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