mic2mmv medical and veterinary microbiology
MEDICAL AND VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
MIC2MMV
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 and the steps involved in disease transmission. Practical classes will address basic medical microbiology including normal flora of the skin, gastrointestinal, urogenital and respiratory tracts.
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 BIO1MGC or BIO1APM or HBS1HBA MIC2MI is highly desirable
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents who have not completed MIC2MI in the past 2 years will be required to attend a lab skills session in order to be allowed entry into MIC2MMV practical classes. Students 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
AuthorMichael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, D.H., Buckley, W., Sattley, M.m Stahl, D.A.
Year2017
Edition/Volume15TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON
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Prescott's Microbiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWilley, J.M., Sherwood, L.M. and Woolverton, C.J.
YearN/A
Edition/Volume10TH ED
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL
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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
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size296
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Brown
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour practical theory test (mcq/short answer (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| One 3-hour written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| Online mcq quiz (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Group Project (groups of 8 students) 2% teamwork, 8% assessment task (250-word equiv per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |