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| 1.
| Investigate concepts related to bacterial infections including aetiology, virulence factors, pathogenic mechanisms, epidemiology and transmission, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and prevention. |
| 2.
| Critically evaluate the principles of the major classes or antimicrobial agents and critically evaluate their use in controlling infections. |
| 3.
| Competently perform and interpret laboratory tests for the isolation and identification of clinically important bacterial pathogens. |
| 4.
| Critically evaluate scientific literature, and communicate written and oral reports using appropriate language with a professional approach. |
| 5.
| Demonstrate safe and effective laboratory practices in microbiology and an understanding of quality assurance and quality control issues and practices. |
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| Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
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| 1. |
Quizzes (2 x 30 minutes) |
20% |
1,2,3,4 |
| 2. |
Assignment (2,000 words) |
25% |
1,2,3,4 |
| 3. |
Final Exam (90 minutes) |
25% |
1,2,3,4 |
| 4. |
Practical Test (2 hours - hurdle (2 attempts)) |
30% |
3,5 |
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