11600 (v.3) Microbiology 232



 

Area:School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:5.0
Credits:25.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):302466 (v.1) Medical Microbiology 231 or any previous version
AND
304711 (v.2) Environmental Health Microbiology 231
Structure and function of prokaryotic cells. Taxonomy and phlyogen of microorganisms by classical and molecular methods. Metabolism of prokaryotes including fermentative and respiratory pathways, lithotrophy and photosynthesis. Microbial ecology including interactions between microbial communities and their environment, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and microbial flora of extreme environments. Relevance of bacteria to molecular biotechnology will be illustrated with examples of industrial fermentations, bioprospecting, bioremediation, biopesticides, mineral leaching and agriculture applications.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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