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Microbiology (Pharmacy)
Enrolment code: CJA211
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: Comprises a study of medical microbiology giving students
a knowledge of the causative agents of microbial diseases common in our
community (or likely to occur here); an understanding of the means by which
these agents produce disease and a knowledge of the sources from which they
are derived, their mode of transmission and the basis of their diagnosis,
treatment and prevention. Illustrated lectures and tutorials cover these aspects
of the unit. Practical classes introduce students to common techniques used in
the Microbiology Laboratory as well as to the laboratory handling of clinical
specimens, the use of common isolation and identification techniques and the
interpretation of results. Exercises reinforce and illustrate the material
presented during the lectures and lead to an understanding of the role of
microbiologists in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Staff: Assoc Prof SM Kirov (Coordinator), Prof J Goldsmid, Dr GM Woods, Ms
S Bettiol
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: sem 1: 1–2 hrs weekly; sem 2: 2–5 hrs weekly
Prereq: KRA160, KYA161, CSA110, CHG101
Assess: 1-hr short answer and multiple-choice mid-year test (20%), continuous
assessment: 2 x tutorial tests per sem (10%), practical reports/worksheets
(10%); 2-hr end of year exam (60%). Students must perform well in all
sections of the assessment to pass the unit
Required texts, etc:
Murray PR, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA, Rosenthal KS, Medical
Microbiology, Mosby, latest edn
Recommended reading:
Mims CA, Playfair JHL, Roitt IM, et al, Medical Microbiology, Mosby, 1993
Salyers AA and Whitt DD, Bacterial Pathogenesis, a Molecular Approach, ASM
Press, Washington DC, 1994
Elliot T, Hastings M, Desselberger U, Lecture Notes on Medical Microbiology, 3rd
edn, Blackwell Science, 1997
Timbury MC, Notes on Medical Virology, 10th edn, Churchill Livingstone, 1994
Stites DP, Terr AI and Parslow TC, Basic and Clinical Immunology, 8th edn,
Appleton and Lange, 1994
Useful texts for Practical classes
Gillies RR, Gillies & Dodds Bacteriology Illustrated, 5th edn, Churchill
Livingstone, 1984
Ash LR and Orihel TC, Atlas of Human Parasitology, American Society of
Clinical Pathologists, 1993
Versteeg J, Colour Atlas of Virology, Wolfe Medical Publ, 1985
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Frey D, Oldfield RJ and Bridger RC, Color Atlas of Pathogenic Fungi, Year Book
Medical Publ, 1979.
Courses: M3F
Pathological Basis of Disease 2
Enrolment code: CJA212
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Teaches students the basic processes of disease particularly
introductory microbiology, inflamation, healing, immunology and vascular
disease.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Prof J Goldsmid, Dr R Kelsall, Dr GM Woods
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: lectures, tutorials, practical work, demo of autopsy material
Assess: 2-hr practical exam (40%), 2-hr theory exam (40%), project work (20%)
Required texts, etc:
Robbins SL, et al, Pathological Basis of Disease, 6th edn, Saunders, 1999
or Underwood JCE, General and Systematic Pathology, 3rd edn, Churchill
Livingstone, 2000
Schaechter M, Engleberg NC, et al, Mechanisms of Microbial Disease, 3rd edn,
Williams and Wilkins, 1998
Recommended reading:
MacSween RNM and Whaley K, Muir’s Textbook of Pathology, 13th edn, Edward
Arnold, 1992
Stites DP, et al, Medical Immunology, ISBN 0838505864
Courses: M3A M3B M4B
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Enrolment code: CJA308
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: Brings together two disciplines: (a) Medical Microbiology –a systematic coverage of causative agents of microbial diseases common in our
community or likely to occur here; mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity;
sources and transmission of infection; introduction to the laboratory diagnosis
of microbial pathogens; basis of treatment and prevention; and (b) Immunology
– introduction to the basic principles of the immune system; the major defence
mechanisms of the body against foreign invaders; cytokines; immunoglobulins;
the cells of the immune system; its regulation and control; its role in disease,
tissue transplantation and rejection and immuno-surveillance against cancer.
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Staff: Assoc Prof SM Kirov, Dr GM Woods (Coordinators), Prof HK Muller,
Prof J Goldsmid, Dr G Dandie
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: 6 hrs weekly lectures/tutorials/practicals
Prereq: CBA250
Assess: 2-hr mid-yr test in June (20%), final 3-hr written exam in Nov (50%),
continuous tutorial tests, practical reports and presentations (30%)
Required texts, etc:
Murray PR, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA and Rosenthal KS, Medical
Microbiology, Mosby, latest edn
Inglis TTJ, Colour Guide to Microbiology, Churchill Livingstone, latest edn
Kuby J, Immunology, 4th edn, Freeman.
Courses: S3G
Pathological Basis of Disease 3
Enrolment code: CJA312
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Special note: taught by Discipline of Pathology
Unit description: Builds on CJA212 Pathological Basis of Disease 2. The unit
covers advanced general microbiology, virology, cancer studies and
immunopathology.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Dr J Goldsmid, Dr R Kelsall, Dr GM Woods, Assoc Prof
S Kirov
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: lectures, tutorials, practical work, weekly demo of autopsy material
Prereq: 2nd year Medicine
Assess: 2-hr practical exam (40%), 2-hr theory exam (40%), project work (20%)
Required texts, etc:
Robbins SL, et al, Pathological Basis of Disease, 6th edn, Saunders, 1999
or Underwood JCE, General and Systematic Pathology, 3rd edn, Churchill
Livingstone, 2000
Schaechter M, Engleberg NC, et al, Mechanisms of Microbial Disease, 3rd edn,
Williams and Wilkins, 1998
Recommended reading:
MacSween RNM and Whaley K, Muir’s Textbook of Pathology, 13th edn,
Edward Arnold, 1992
Stites DP et al, Medical Immunology, ISBN 0838505864
Underwood JCE, General and Systematic Pathology, Churchill Livingstone, 1996.
Courses: M3A M3B M4B
Special Pathology 3
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Enrolment code: CJA315
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Special note: This unit continues through semester 1 of the 4th year (as
CJA410); taught by Discipline of Pathology
Unit description: Emphasises the understanding of pathology and includes
clinico-pathological correlation as part of the preparation for the use of
pathology in clinical practice. Communication skills are further developed, with
students taking an active part in teaching sessions.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Dr GRH Kelsall
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching: up to 7 hrs weekly of lecture/demonstrations, tutorials, practical
classes and clinico-pathological conferences; wet specimen teaching is also
included on a regular basis throughout the year
Prereq: 2nd year Medicine
Assess: 2-hr practical exam, 2-hr theory exam , viva voce as needed (details of
assessment tba at the commencement of the unit)
Required texts, etc:
Robbins SL et al, Pathological Basis of Disease, 6th edn, Saunders, 1999
or Underwood JC, General and Systematic Pathology, 3rd edn, Churchill
Livingstone, 2000
Practical Manual, III & IV Year Medicine, General & Special Pathology.
Recommended reading:
MacSween RNM and Whaley K, Muir’s Textbook of Pathology, 13th edn, Edward
Arnold, 1992.
Courses: M3A M3B M4B
Clinical Microbiology 3
Enrolment code: CJA325
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Special note: This unit continues through semester 1 of the 4th year (as
CJA400); taught by Discipline of Pathology
Unit description: Consists of interactive lectures and associated
clinico-pathological case presentation (CPC) classes/tutorials and practical
laboratory exercises in Clinical Microbiology, infections being dealt with by
body system. Lectures cover the viral, bacterial, mycotic and parasitic diseases
of humans with emphasis being placed on epidemiology, clinical aspects and
pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control. Lectures are also given on
antimicrobial use, immunisation and travel-related disease. CPCs are presented
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by the students and the practicals involve problem solving exercises using
laboratory techniques with given specimens from patients with relevant case
histories and are, again, presented by the students.
Staff: Prof J Goldsmid (Coordinator), Assoc Prof SM Kirov, Dr GM Woods, Dr
AK Ott, Dr E Cox, Dr A McGregor, Dr A Egan, Ms SS Bettiol
Unit weight: 7.5%
Teaching: about 90 hrs of interactive lectures, practicals, tutorials and
clinico-pathological conference style teaching
Prereq: 3rd Year Medicine
Assess: 1-hr theory exam, viva voce as needed
Required texts, etc:
Wilks D et al, The Infectious Diseases Manual, Blackwell, 1995
Victorian Drug Usage Advisory Committee, Antibotic Guidelines, 8th edn, 1994
Inglis TJI, Microbiology Colour Guide, Churchill Livingstone, latest edn
Practical Manual, III/IV Year Medicine, Clinical Microbiology
Holton J, Brink N, Chiodini P and Bendall R, Problems in Medical
Microbiology, Blackwell Science, 1995.
Recommended reading:
Inglis TJI, Churchill’s Pocketbook of Clinical Microbiology, Churchill Livingstone,
1997.
Courses: M3A M3B M4B
Clinical Microbiology 4
Enrolment code: CJA400
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Is the continuation of CJA325.
Unit weight: 7.5%
Assess: presentation assessment (10%), 2-hr theory exam (50%), practical exam
(20%), practical presentation (10%), viva voce (with Special Pathology) (10%)
Courses: M3A M3B M4B
Special Pathology 4
Enrolment code: CJA410
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Is the continuation of CJA315.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Dr GRH Kelsall
Unit weight: 10%
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Teaching: up to 7 hrs weekly lectures/demonstrations, tutorials, practical
classes and clinico-pathological conferences; wet specimen teaching is also
included on a regular basis throughout the year
Prereq: 2nd year Medicine
Assess: classwork, clinico-pathological conference presentations, 2-hr practical
exam, 3-hr theory exam , viva voce (with Microbiology) (details tba at the
commencement of the unit)
Required texts, etc:
Robbins SL et al, Pathological Basis of Disease, 6th edn, Saunders, 1999
or Underwood JC, General and Systematic Pathology, 3rd edn, Churchill
Livingstone, 2000
Practical Manual, III & IV Year Medicine, General & Special Pathology.
Recommended reading:
MacSween RNM and Whaley K, Muir’s Textbook of Pathology, 13th edn, Edward
Arnold, 1992.
Courses: M3A M3B M4B
Pathological Sciences (BSc Honours)
Enrolment code: CJA417
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: Is taught in the Discipline of Pathology, where students
undertake a research project in immunology, medical microbiology or
neuropathology under the supervision of a member of that Discipline. Three
copies of a research thesis are to be submitted. Research projects are chosen
from the interests of the Discipline of Pathology, which include: tumour escape
from the immune system; activation of suppressor cells; antigen-presenting
cells; immunology of the skin; tumour biology; auto immunity; ultraviolet light
and the immune system; microbial pathogenecity; bacterial colonisation
mechanisms; gastrointestinal infections; host immune responses to infection;
neuropathology areas such as Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative
diseases. Students participate in a series of advanced tutorials.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Assoc Prof SM Kirov, Dr GM Woods, Dr JC Vickers
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching: research project and thesis, seminar presentations, advanced tutorials
Prereq: BSc with major in CJA308 or other approved background
Assess: research thesis and ongoing assessment
Graduate Diploma in Immunology & Microbiology
Enrolment code: CJA510
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
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Special note: for weighting, see individual units
Unit description: Master unit code for the diploma
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Prof JM Goldsmid, Dr GM Woods, Assoc Prof SM Kirov
Unit weight: 0%
Teaching: lectures, tutorials, practicals, projects and seminars
Prereq: degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assess: written exam, minor research report and oral exam
Courses: M6A
Cellular Immunology
Enrolment code: CJA515
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: For a description of this unit, contact the Discipline of
Pathology.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Prof JM Goldsmid, Dr GM Woods, Assoc Prof SM Kirov
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: lectures, tutorials
Prereq: degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assess: theory exam
Required texts, etc:
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Courses: M6A
Microbiology
Enrolment code: CJA520
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: For a description of this unit, contact the Discipline of
Pathology.
Staff: Prof HK Muller, Prof JM Goldsmid, Dr GM Woods, Assoc Prof SM Kirov
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: lectures, tutorials
Prereq: degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assess: theory exam
Required texts, etc:
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Recommended reading:
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reading guidelines will be provided by staff.
Research Project
Enrolment code: CJA525
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: For a description of this unit, contact the Discipline of
Pathology.
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching: research project
Prereq: degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assess: research report
Required texts, etc:
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Research Project
Enrolment code: CJA530
(Part time)
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: As for CJA525 except that this unit is completed over two
years.
Unit weight: 25%.
Teaching: research project
Prereq: degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assess: research report
Required texts, etc:
will be discussed with Pathology staff
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