MICROBIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH
MIC2MAH
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to the topics of medical bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and immunology. Practical classes will address basic medical microbiology including the microbiome and common etiologic agents of microbial infections, the effectiveness of hand washing and the dissemination of potential pathogens throughout a population.
You will learn to recognise the general characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms that cause disease in humans and the steps involved in disease transmission. The biological mechanisms underpinning different types of genetic diseases will also be explored.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Francione
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLearning activities will include online lectures, laboratory classes/virtual classes and workshops
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsMIC2MCO AND MIC1MMP
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThe use of a laboratory gown and closed toed shoes in practical classes and completion of working with recombinant DNA training module.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Prescott's Microbiology E book
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJoanne M. Willey, Linda M. Sherwood, and Christopher J. Woolverton
Year2016
Edition/Volume10th Edition
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
ISBN9781259662621
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationLibrary online
Brock: Biology of Microorganisms: Global Edition Ebook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMichael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, and David A. Stahl
Year2019
Edition/Volume15th Edition
PublisherPearson
ISBN9781292235196
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationLibrary online
Microbiology for Health Professionals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKrista Clark
Year2020
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherKendeall Hunt
ISBN1792409389
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationLibrary online
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
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size140
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Francione
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 day scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 day unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Presentation on a Case Study (7 minutes per student- 750 words equivalent) | Assignment | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
4 x 15 minute online quizzes (4 x 7.5% throughout semester) (1000 words equiv) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final Examination (2000 words equiv) | Central exam | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |