Unit

School Of Science

Medical MicrobiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300826.3

Discipline: MEDICAL SCIENCE

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
300233 - Medical Microbiology, 300749 - Medical Microbiology

Prerequisite
300833 Microbiology 1

About this Unit
Infectious diseases worldwide are the most common cause of illness. Medical microbiology is subdivided into four areas: virology, bacteriology, mycology (the study of fungi) and parasitology. The rapid evolution of microbes means that this is an area that does not remain static. This unit has a modern approach to the study of the balance between the host, humans, and the very large army of potential invaders. Students will embark on a journey into the world of pathogenic micro-organisms exploring the molecular mechanisms by which these override host defences leading to disease. Infectious diseases of the human body systems as well those of the immunocompromised and infections contracted in the healthcare setting (nosocomial) are discussed. The theory will be supported with laboratory experience representing diagnostic procedures for the identification of infectious agents.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students require lab coat, safety glasses and closed in shoes for laboratory classes

Courses
2743.10Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
2743.11Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
2743.5Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
2743.7Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
2743.8Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
2743.9Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
3562.9Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science)CONTINUING
3589.8Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)CONTINUING
3658.6Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCONTINUING
3660.6Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCONTINUING
3669.2Bachelor of Natural Science (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security)CONTINUING
3673.1Bachelor of Medical ScienceCONTINUING
3673.2Bachelor of Medical ScienceCONTINUING
3675.4Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
3676.4Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)CONTINUING
3677.2Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)CONTINUING
3678.1Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)CONTINUING
3678.2Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)CONTINUING
3680.3Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)CONTINUING
3681.2Bachelor of Science (Zoology)CONTINUING
3682.3Bachelor of Medical Science (Advanced)CONTINUING
3754.1Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
3754.2Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT
3755.1Bachelor of Medical ScienceCONTINUING
3755.2Bachelor of Medical ScienceCURRENT
3756.1Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CONTINUING
3756.2Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CURRENT
3757.1Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCONTINUING
3757.2Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCURRENT
3758.1Bachelor of Advanced Medical ScienceCONTINUING
3758.2Bachelor of Advanced Medical ScienceCURRENT
3763.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCONTINUING
3764.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCONTINUING
4748.2Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCONTINUING
4748.3Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCONTINUING
6002.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical ScienceCONTINUING
6002.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical ScienceCONTINUING
6004.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
6042.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical ScienceCURRENT
6043.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
6043.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT

Specialisations

KP3027.1General ProgramCONTINUING
KT3128.1Biological ScienceCONTINUING
M3052.1General BiologyCONTINUING
M3055.1MicrobiologyCONTINUING
M3062.1Biomedical ScienceCONTINUING
M3080.1General BiologyCONTINUING
M3099.1MicrobiologyCONTINUING
M3105.1Biomedical ScienceCONTINUING
MT3019.1MicrobiologyCONTINUING
SM3044.1MicrobiologyCURRENT
SM3114.1Infectious DiseasesCURRENT



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