BMS439 Virology, Mycology & Parasitology (16)
AbstractThis subject has an emphasis on viral, fungal and parasitic infections of major body systems as well as multisystem and other infections (vector-borne infections, multisystem zoonoses, infections in the compromised host). The host-parasite relationship and antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic chemotherapy are also studied in detail. Practical sessions involve problems which emphasise development of specialised techniques as well as diagnosis of viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
This subject has been designed to complement other subjects in Immunology and Clinical Bacteriology.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS439
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted to students enrolled in the BSc Forensic Biotechnology program and postgraduate students only. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| BMS313 BMS339 | BMS339 This is a paired subject with BMS339
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to describe in detail the basic taxonomy of medically significant bacterial and fungal groups and its role in diagnosis;
be able to describe in detail the underlying principles and the range of antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic chemotherapy, their mode of action and associated resistance;
be able to describe in detail the principles of diagnosis, specimen collection and specimen quality in relation to viral, fungal and parasitic infections;
be able to competently perform microbiological techniques for diagnosis of viral, fungal and parasitic infection;
be able to describe in detail the causative viral, fungal and parasite pathogens, pathogenesis, epidemiology and clinical signs of diseases affecting major body systems;
be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of host-parasite relationships;
be competent in the handling and identification of common human parasites;
be able to perform virological techniques and have a good understanding of the theoretical aspects of cell culture;
be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the importance of world-wide viral infections, vector-borne viral and parasitic infections and multi-system zoonoses;
be able to discuss at length the problems associated with the compromised host and associated viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Part 1 The Microbes
Classification of Microorganisms (revision)
The host-parasite relationship
The viruses
The fungi
The parasites
The prions
Part 2: Chemotherapy
Antiviral chemotherapy
Antifungal chemotherapy
Antiparasitic chemotherapy
Part 3 Systematic approach to infection
Upper respiratory tract infections
Lower respiratory tract
Sexually transmitted diseases
Gastrointestinal tract infections
Obstetric and perinatal infections
Infections of the central nervous system
Infections of the eye, skin, soft tissue, muscle and associated systems
Part 4 A global perspective
Vector borne infections
Multisystem zoonoses
Infections in the compromised host
Part 5 Growth of organisms in vitro and diagnosis of infection
Specimen collection, transport and processing
Diagnosis of infection
Cell culture
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
Students will undertake growth and identification of viruses and fungi. Students will also gain experience in the handling of mammalian cell culture and diagnosis of common human and zoonotic parasites. Residential schools will be offered from both the Wagga Wagga and Burlington Campuses.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
