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| 1. | Consolidate key concepts related to viral, fungal and parasitic infections including aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. |
| 2. | Critically discuss research processes that have given rise to diagnostic methods for viral, fungal and parasitic infections. |
| 3. | Competently perform and interpret laboratory tests for the isolation and identification of clinically important viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens. |
| 4. | Demonstrate safe and effective laboratory practices in microbiology. |
| 5. | Critically evaluate scientific literature, and communicate written and oral reports using appropriate language with a professional approach. |
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| | Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
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| 1. | Quizzes (4 x 20 minutes) | 20% | - 1 - Consolidate key concepts related to viral, fungal and parasitic infections including aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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| 2. | Case study presentation (1000 words, 10 mins/student) | 40% | - 1 - Consolidate key concepts related to viral, fungal and parasitic infections including aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- 2 - Critically discuss research processes that have given rise to diagnostic methods for viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
- 5 - Critically evaluate scientific literature, and communicate written and oral reports using appropriate language with a professional approach.
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| 3. | Practical Test (2 hour - hurdle (2 attempts)) | 20% | - 3 - Competently perform and interpret laboratory tests for the isolation and identification of clinically important viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens.
- 4 - Demonstrate safe and effective laboratory practices in microbiology.
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| 4. | Exam (1 hour) | 20% | - 1 - Consolidate key concepts related to viral, fungal and parasitic infections including aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- 2 - Critically discuss research processes that have given rise to diagnostic methods for viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
- 3 - Competently perform and interpret laboratory tests for the isolation and identification of clinically important viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens.
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