13124 (v.2) Introduction to Microbiology 137

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Differentiation of viruses, algae, protozoa, fungi and bacteria, prokaryotic cellular structure and function, growth and respiration of bacteria. Principles of sterilisation, disinfection and antimicrobial therapy. Host-parasite relationships. Disease transmission. Principles of isolation and identification of bacteria. Applied microbiology
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Explained the interactions between microorganisms, humans and the environment. Performed aseptic technique competently. Differentiated between different groups of microorganisms. Explained various microbial control methods and their applications in healthcare profession. Identified the reservoirs for infectious agents and the pathways by which different pathogens are transmitted. Described prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of pathogens an how to minimize the risk of cross-infection both in clinical setting and at home.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Tortota G., Funcke B. and Case C., (1998), Microbiology - An Introduction, 6th ed., California, Addison Wesley. Alcamo I.E., (2001), Fundamentals of Microbiology, London, Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Gardner J.F. and Peel M.M., 1998)., Sterilization, Disinfection and Infection Control, 3rd ed., Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone. Infection Control in Health Care Setting, (1996), National Health and medical Research Council.
Unit Texts:	Introduction to Microbiology 137 Workbook, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Batzing B.L., (2002), Microbiology - An Introduction, Australia, Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning. Black J., (1999), Microbiology - Principles and Explanations, 4th ed., (fifth book), Wiley International Edition. Prescott L., Harley J. and Klein D., (1999), Microbiology, 4th ed., Boston, McGraw Hill.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Theory exam 60%, Practical exam 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y