MIC3041 · Monash University
Medical microbiology
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
In this unit, aspects of microbiology are presented which are relevant to infectious diseases. It builds on the content of previous subjects providing a basis of the study of medical microbiology, especially the nature of microbial infections of different body systems, immunity and mechanisms of host resistance, vaccines and the mode of action of antibiotics and how microbes become resistant to them.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Theme testhurdle | Quiz / Test | 22.5% |
| Examination (2 hours and 30 minutes)hurdle | Examination | 30% |
| In semester assessmentshurdle | Project | 47.5% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |