Practical Assessments 1-4 (5% each) Dichotomous Keys (2x5% each)

Advanced Clinical Microbiology 1

MI5021 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology 1

The habitat, the major characteristics and the methods used for the isolation and identification of bacteria medical importance will be presented. The range of selective and differential media used and the basis of the biochemical tests will be discussed in detail. Major characteristics of viruses will be presented in the context of how this relates to human infection and diagnostic assays. A component of medical mycology and parasitology is also included. The major emphasis of this course will be given to developing the practical skills required for diagnostic microbiology. The subject is complementary to MI3051 in SP2.

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[Pre-requisite] MI2021 O PC2201 Offerings: All

[Anti-requisite] MI5003 A MI5021 A MI3421

[Anti-requisite] MI5003 A MI5021 A MI3421 Offerings: All

MI3021 - Clinical Microbiology 1

Clinical Microbiology 1

Appreciate the hazards associated with working with pathogenic microorganisms and develop the appropriate microbiological skills

Understand the use of selective and differential media as an aid in the initial identification of bacteria

Comprehend the basis and interpretation of biochemical reactions in the identification of pathogenic bacteria

Be familiar with the strategies of viral infection and relate these to human infection and diagnostics

Develop competencies for diagnosis of major parasite and fungal groups relevant to humans

Describe in detail, the distribution of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment and the normal flora of animal body systems and the diseases they cause