MIC3MCO
MICROBIOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY FOR ORTHOPTICS
MIC3MCO
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to core concepts in human cell biology, genetics, immunology, and microbiology, relevant to a broad appreciation of the pathological mechanisms of dysfunction of the eye. During the learning program, students will develop an understanding of the genetics and biological mechanisms underpinning different types of eye disorders, including: infectious, autoimmune, congenital, genetic, degenerative, neoplastic, toxic and vascular eye disorders. Examples will be used to illustrate these different etiologies, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, Albinism, Marfan syndrome, Sjogren syndrome, Uveitis, Trachoma, Chalazia, Blepharitis, Dacryocystitis and Thyrotoxicosis.Students will also gain insight into the fundamentals of genetic and molecular diagnostic methods relevant to these ocular conditions.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZVSO, SBS, SBBIS, SBAVB or SBMS. Students from other courses require the permission of the Subject coordinator to enrol. Students enrolled in SBS, SBBIS, SBAVB or SBMS must also have completed BIO1MGC and at least 90 credit points at 1st year level. HZVSO students will be given priority in order to meet the requirements of their course.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the effect different microbial infections can have on the eye, including: the typical presenting signs and symptoms; the importance of, and tools for, optimising prevention and treatment of infectious diseases; the most important healthcare issues relevant to the field of ocular health.
- Activities:
- Lectures, in class demonstrations and test
02. Explain the basic principles and components of the immune system relevant to health, and to infectious and non-infectious human disease
- Activities:
- Lectures , demonstrations and test
03. Apply fundamental knowledge of cell biology and genetics to correctly recognise a broad range of common and rare human eye disorders
- Activities:
- Lectures. Assessment by On-line quiz, Assessment by online research mini-project.
04. Explain at the biological and genetic level, the causes of key genetic (Mendelian) and complex human disorders affecting the eye.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Assessment by on-line quiz, Assessment by Student e-portfolio
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching staff availability only between 10.30 - 2pm and not available on Wednesdays."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two x mcq quiz (250 word equivalence each) | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| Two x in-class tests (500 word equivalence each) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| e-portfolio (1,250 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research project (1,250 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |