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MIC3032 · Monash University

Pathogenesis of bacterial infectious diseases

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
—
Faculty
Science

What it covers

The unit will introduce you to the methods and approaches used to analyse pathogenic mechanisms of bacterial infections. The emphasis is on genetic approaches to studying pathogenesis, processes in pathogenesis, bacterial exotoxins and endotoxins. The details of these processes for selected bacterial infections will be studied by discussion of the most recent scientific research literature in this area.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
In-semester workshop assessmenthurdleProject50%
Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 40 mins)hurdleExamination40%
Mid semester test (45 minutes)Quiz / Test10%

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn-campus