Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE2102 | Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 20 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- LIFE2102
- School
- Biomedical Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
This module will give fundamental understanding of the disease-causing microorganisms (including bacteria, fungus, virus and parasites), their routes of transmission and the mechanisms of infections. Students will also be exposed to various antimicrobial and antiviral agents in the treatment of microbial infections and the mechanisms of resistance. Students will gain the necessary foundations in medical microbiology.
Target Students
Biomedical Sciences students
Classes
- Two 4-hour practicums each week for 5 weeks
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 23 weeks
Activities consist of lectures and practical classes. Please refer to the module timetable online for up to date information on contact hours.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Coursework to be completed within 5 working days
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour-30-minute): 1.5 hour Timed Rogo Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to key concepts regarding how bacterial and viral pathogens cause human disease. Students will be exposed to bacterial pathogens and they will be taught on how to distinguish between different bacteria and how to diagnose medically important bacteria. Students will be introduced to the classification system of viruses, learn about medically important viruses, what types of disease they cause and how to diagnose them. Finally, medically important fungi and parasites will be covered.Learning Outcomes
- MLO 1: Develop a systematic understanding of key human infections caused by medically important bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
- MLO 2: Discuss the principles of techniques for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of a range of infectious diseases
- MLO 3: Discuss the treatment of infection and how pathogens become resistant to drug treatment.
- MLO 4: Recognise ways in infection control in public health practice settings
- MLO 5: Display practical skills in the laboratory including safe handling, isolation, characterisation and identification of medical-related microorganisms
- MLO 6: Analyse data by making accurate observations, measurements and deductions.
Conveners
- Dr Chee Mun Fang
Last updated 09/01/2025.