mic2mmp medical microbiology for podiatry

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY FOR PODIATRY

MIC2MMP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Subject topics include medical bacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycology, epidemiology and molecular pathogenesis. Students will learn about the general characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms commonly affecting the health of animals and humans (including feet and lower limbs) and the steps involved in disease transmission. Practical classes will address basic medical microbiology including normal flora of the skin and common etiologic agents of Tinea infections, the effectiveness of hand washing and the dissemination of a potential pathogen throughout a population.

SchoolLife Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAlison Brown

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZLLPP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice Students from other Health Sciences courses require permission of the Subject Coordinator to enrol Podiatry will be given priority in order to meet the requirements of their course

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsStudents are required to wear laboratory coats and shoes in teaching laboratories.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Brock: Biology of Micro-organisms

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorMadigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M., Dunlap, P.V. and Clark, D.P.

Year2015

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPearson

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Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Prescott's Microbiology

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorWilley, J.M., Sherwood, L.M. and Woolverton, C.J.

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherMcGraw Hill

ISBNN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe and explain the key principles underlying the ability of some microorganisms including viruses to cause disease in humans and other animals.
02. Use key microbiological techniques to recognise and identify non-pathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms.
03. Conduct microbiological experiments and effectively communicate the results in written reports.
04. Perform basic mathematical calculations and prepare graphic representations to aid in the interpretation of experimental data.
05. Demonstrate independent learning and research skills by locating, interrogating and evaluating relevant scientific information.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Brown

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 1-hour practical theory testN/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 2-hour written examinationN/AN/AN/ANo55SILO1, SILO4, SILO5
Group mini project (groups of 3 students) 2% teamwork, 8% assessment task (250-words per student)N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
MCQ online learning task (250-words)N/AN/AN/ANo5SILO1, SILO2
Group assignment: one-page brochure (students work in pairs, 250-words per student)N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5