Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Maria Lategan
Contact via maria.lategan@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(39cp including CBMS215) or admission to GCertBiotech
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is concerned with the importance of micro-organisms in medicine. Topics range from the role of the normal human microflora and the body's natural defences in protecting against microbial disease to the epidemiology and the pathogenesis of infectious microorganisms. The unit covers medically important bacteria, fungi and viruses focusing on the pathology and physiological changes associated with infections. In the hands-on laboratory sessions students gain skills in using the tools and techniques used in a medical laboratory whilst developing interpretive skills for the clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases. This unit is especially valuable for students majoring in biomolecular sciences, biology and medical sciences.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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5 | 5% | 3 March-12 June |
1 | 10% | 2 May 2014 |
2 | 10% | 3 April 2014 |
3 | 25% | 12 June 2014 |
4 | 50% | June 2013 |
Due: 3 March-12 June
Weighting: 5%
Tutorial questions
Due: 2 May 2014
Weighting: 10%
Assessment of theory and theory of pratical component of the unit.
This will include material discussed in lectures/tutorials/practical. Question format will be: multiple choice, True or False, fill in/match words nature, short/ long answer questions.
Due: 3 April 2014
Weighting: 10%
Submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a research proposal. This assignment will be undertaken as group work in terms of research, discussion and seminar delivery (group assessment). However each student is to submit their own Expression of Interest to allow for individual assessment of scientific writing.
In this assessment task students prepare an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a research project to be carried out at Macquarie University in a two-year funded Fellowship. Such research Fellowships are highly competitive and an Expression of Interest provides an opportunity for a candidate to propose an idea for a project and demonstrate his/her/their skills to carry out the project. The Expression of Interest provides the reviewers with an outline of what the project is about, what can be achieved, the significance and benefits of the work.
Due: 12 June 2014
Weighting: 25%
A variety of case studies in clinical microbiology will be provided. Over a number of weeks student groups will follow the clinical guidelines used in pathology laboratories to assess the case study provided.
Due: June 2013
Weighting: 50%
The final examination will cover the theory, tutorial and practical content of the unit. Question format will include multiple choice questions, True or False and short and long answer questions.
Lectures will be held on:Tuesdays 12-1 pm 8-9 in E7B 263
Thursday 4-5 pm in E7B 264
Practicals will be held on: Thursday 9-1 pm in E8A 150
Practicals start in the first week of the semester (27th February 2013). Please note that practical classes are a compulsory component for this course. Medical certificates are required should you be absent due to illness. These should be submitted together with a special consideration request which can be found at: www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html and handed in to the Science Centre E7A as soon as possible.
Tutorials will be held on: Fridays 10-11 pm in E5A 170
Please note that tutorials are a compulsory component of the unit as they cover the theory behind the practical components to allow students to develop the skill of diagnostic culture interpretation ie plate reading and skills in clinical diagnosis.
Resources:
Microbiology, A Clinical Approach, Anthony Strekauskas, Jennifer Strekauskas, Danielle Moszyk-Sterkauskas, Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.
Microbiology and infection control for health professionals/ Gary Lee and Penny Bishop. 4th Edition, Pearson Education Australia, 2010.
Clinical Laboratory Microbiology – Karen M Kiser, William C Payne, Teresa A Taff, Pearson Clinical laboratory Science Series, Pearson Education, 2011.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
CBMS335 is a 3 credit point unit that requires an average of 9 hours study/work per week. This includes contact hours and self study. Class time is provided for completion of assessment task 3.
The unit expectation is that students will:
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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