CJA Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Microbiology (Pharmacy)
Enrolment code: CJA211
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
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, Dr SS Bettiol
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern sem 1: 1–2 hrs weekly; sem 2: 2–5 hrs weekly
Prerequisites KRA160, KYA161, CSA115, CHG101
Assessment mode 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 texts etc
References:
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
Frey D, Oldfield RJ and Bridger RC, Color Atlas of Pathogenic Fungi, Year Book Medical
Publ, 1979.
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Courses [M3F]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Pathological Basis of Disease 2
Enrolment code: CJA212
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Teaches students the basic processes of disease particularly introductory microbiology,
inflammation, healing, immunology and vascular disease.
Staff Prof HK Muller, Prof J Goldsmid, Assoc Prof SM Kirov, Dr GM Woods, Dr M Havlat
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern lectures, tutorials, practical work, demo of autopsy material
Assessment mode 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 texts etc
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]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Enrolment code: CJA308
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
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.
(This unit, together with KLA398 and KLA396, may form part of a microbiology major in
the BSc program)
Staff Assoc Prof SM Kirov, Dr GM Woods (Coordinators), Prof HK Muller, Prof J
Goldsmid, Dr SS Bettiol
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 6 hrs weekly lectures/tutorials/practicals
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Prerequisites KLA210
Assessment mode 2-hr mid-yr test in June (20%), final 3-hr written exam in Nov (50%),
ongoing assessment including 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
Abbes AK et al, Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 4th edn, Saunders, ISBN 0721682332
Courses [S3G] [S4E]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Pathological Basis of Disease 3
Enrolment code: CJA312
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Special note: taught by Discipline of Pathology
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 M Havlat, Dr GM Woods, Assoc Prof S Kirov, Dr
A Parker
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern lectures, tutorials, practical work, weekly demo of autopsy material
Prerequisites 2nd year Medicine
Assessment mode 1-hr practical exam (20%), 3-hr theory exam (60%), 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 texts etc
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]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Special Pathology 3
Enrolment code: CJA315
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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Special note: This unit continues through semester 1 of the 4th year (as CJA410); taught by
Discipline of Pathology
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, Dr M Havlat, Dr A Parker, Assoc Prof D Challis
Unit weight 10%
Teaching pattern 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
Prerequisites 2nd year Medicine
Assessment mode 2-hr practical exam, 2-hr theory exam , proejects (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 texts etc
MacSween RNM and Whaley K, Muir’s Textbook of Pathology, 13th edn, Edward Arnold,
1992.
Courses [M3A] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Clinical Microbiology 3
Enrolment code: CJA325
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Special note: This unit continues through semester 1 of the 4th year (as CJA400); taught by
Discipline of Pathology
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 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 E Cox, Dr A
McGregor, Dr SS Bettiol
Unit weight 7.5%
Teaching pattern about 90 hrs of interactive lectures, practicals, tutorials and
clinico-pathological conference style teaching
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Prerequisites 3rd Year Medicine
Assessment mode 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 texts etc
Inglis TJI, Churchill’s Pocketbook of Clinical Microbiology, Churchill Livingstone, 1997.
Courses [M3A] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Clinical Microbiology 4
Enrolment code: CJA400
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Is the continuation of CJA325.
Staff Prof J Goldsmid, Assoc Prof SM Kirov, Dr E Cox, Dr A McGregor, Dr GM Woods, Dr
SS Bettiol
Unit weight 7.5%
Assessment mode presentation assessment (10%), 2-hr theory exam (50%), 1-hr practical
exam (20%), practical presentation (10%), viva voce (with Special Pathology) (10%)
Courses [M3A] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Special Pathology 4
Enrolment code: CJA410
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Is the continuation of CJA315.
Staff Prof HK Muller, Dr M Havlat, Dr A Parker, Assoc Prof D Challis
Unit weight 10%
Teaching pattern 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
Prerequisites 2nd year Medicine
Assessment mode 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
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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 texts etc
MacSween RNM and Whaley K, Muir’s Textbook of Pathology, 13th edn, Edward Arnold,
1992.
Courses [M3A] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Pathological Sciences (BSc Honours)
Enrolment code: CJA417
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
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 pattern research project and thesis, seminar presentations, advanced tutorials
Prerequisites BSc with major in CJA308 or other approved background
Assessment mode research thesis and ongoing assessment
Courses [S4E]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Graduate Diploma in Immunology & Microbiology
Enrolment code: CJA510
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: for weighting, see individual units
Master unit code for the diploma
Staff Prof HK Muller, Prof JM Goldsmid, Dr GM Woods, Assoc Prof SM Kirov
Unit weight 0%
Teaching pattern lectures, tutorials, practicals, projects and seminars
Prerequisites degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assessment mode written exam, minor research report and oral exam
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Courses [M6A]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Cellular Immunology
Enrolment code: CJA515
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
For a description of this unit, contact the Discipline of Pathology.
Staff Prof HK Muller, Dr GM Woods
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern lectures, tutorials
Prerequisites degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assessment mode theory exam
Required texts etc
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Courses [M6A]
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Microbiology
Enrolment code: CJA520
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
For a description of this unit, contact the Discipline of Pathology.
Staff Prof JM Goldsmid, Assoc Prof SM Kirov
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern lectures, tutorials
Prerequisites degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assessment mode theory exam
Required texts etc
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Recommended texts etc
reading guidelines will be provided by staff.
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Research Project
Enrolment code: CJA525
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
For a description of this unit, contact the Discipline of Pathology.
Unit weight 50%
Teaching pattern research project
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Prerequisites degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assessment mode research report
Required texts etc
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
Research Project
(Part time)
Enrolment code: CJA530
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
As for CJA525 except that this unit is completed over two years.
Unit weight 25%.
Teaching pattern research project
Prerequisites degree in medicine, veterinary science, science, pharmacy, agricultural
science, applied science or equiv
Assessment mode research report
Required texts etc
will be discussed with Pathology staff
Faculty website <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/>
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