BMS359 Practical Microbiology (4)

This subject involves performing tasks which emphasise development of specialised techniques and diagnosis of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. Practical sessions will also include case studies to simulate 'real life' medical situations, with the emphasis on laboratory diagnostic methodology in which the student microbiologist is consulted in order to diagnose the aetiological agents of infection. This practical subject will be run in a residential school format with both internal and distance cohorts attending the practical sessions.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2021.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Prerequisites

BMS141

Subject Relationships

BMS315 BMS358 matches the theoretical content only of BMS315; BMS359 practical microbiology provides the laboratory practical component.
BMS360 BMS360 matches the theoretical content only of BMS338; BMS359 practical microbiology provides the laboratory practical component.
BMS338 BMS360 matches the theoretical content only of BMS338; BMS359 practical microbiology provides the laboratory practical component.
BMS358 BMS358 matches the theoretical content only of BMS315; BMS359 practical microbiology provides the laboratory practical component.

Incompatible Subjects

BMS315, BMS338

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to perform basic virological and bacteriological techniques and explain the theoretical aspects of cell culture;
  • be able to identify medically important bacteria, parasites and fungi with microscopy;
  • be able to competently perform microbiological techniques for diagnosis of organ infection;
  • be able to perform and investigate bacterial gene transfer by conjugation method;
  • be able to investigate bacterial enteritis; and
  • be able to investigate in vitro synergy between combinations of antimicrobial agents.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Laboratory based diagnostic techniques in virology;
  • Laboratory based diagnostic techniques in parasitology;
  • Laboratory based diagnostic techniques in mycology; and
  • Laboratory based diagnostic techniques in bacteriology.

Residential School

This subject contains a 7 day Compulsory Residential School.

This subject is a micro-session practical subject and the residential school will provide students with advanced skills in clinical diagnostic microbiology.  Practical work undertaken in the residential school provides hands-on experience of diagnostic microbiological laboratory based testing via a number of case studies and some bacterial pathology laboratory techniques. It will also enable students to become familiar with laboratory techniques for the diagnosis of viral, fungal and parasitic diseases. The residential school will include a practical exam.

Special Resources

Students attending compulsory residential schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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