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SBI190 - Microbiology and Immunology for Healthcare Professionals

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Biomedical Science

Unit Description

Microbiology and Immunology for Healthcare Professionals will provide students with fundamental knowledge regarding microorganisms and their impact on human health. Students will gain knowledge of the biology and diversity of microorganisms and of important bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections affecting humans. They will also be introduced to essential concepts regarding the role of the immune system in defence against infection. Students will gain key insights into the transmission of infectious diseases and methods to reduce transmission, with a focus on infection control in the healthcare environment.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Describe the diversity of microorganisms in terms of structure, physiology, and reproduction.
2.	Demonstrate an understanding of some of the common bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections of humans.
3.	Characterise the human innate and adaptive immune response to infection.
4.	Explain important aspects of transmission and prevention of communicable diseases.
5.	Apply the principles of infection prevention and control to healthcare settings.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Tests (3 x 45 minutes)	60%	1,2,3,4,5
2.	Assignment (1000 words)	20%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Essay (1000 words)	20%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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