Unit Code:	MIC3AMM
Unit Short Title:	ADVANCED MEDICAL AND VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
Credit Points:	30.0
Unit Description:	This unit comprises components in virology, medical bacteriology and molecular pathogenesis. The first component includes the biology and replication of animal viruses, viral pathogenicity and the control and treatment of virus diseases. The medical bacteriology component includes topics on the normal body flora, oral pathology, respiratory, enteric and sexually-transmitted diseases, mechanisms of pathogenicity, hypersensitivity and identification of disease and nosocomial infections. Molecular pathogenesis topics include a detailed analysis of how various bacteria (e.g. Helicobacter, Listeria, Legionella, Chlamydia), protozoa and fungi cause diverse diseases. The unit also includes topics on microorganisms causing contamination in food and those used in food production.
Quota Size:	120
Quota Reason:	Enrolment will be based on individual academic performance in first and second years, particularly in MIC21IM and MIC22MVM.
Prerequisites:	MIC2IM or AGR3ANH and MIC2MVM except for Bachelor of Medical Science students who have passed MIC2MVM
Class Requirements:	four 1-hour lectures and three 3-hour practical classes per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
One 3-hour written examination and one 2-hour written examination	70
Four 650-word practical reports or equivalent oral presentations	30

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Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09	Day	BUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Christian	Barth	BUNDOORA	Y