305312 (v.1) Introduction to Microbiology 532

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 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- Described the major divisions of organisms within the microbial world. Recognised the inter-relationship between micro organisms, humans and the environment. Recognised the application of micro organisms to industrial processes, public health issues and food preparation. Described basic microscope and culture techniques used in microbiology. Described the basic structures and functions of micro organisms. Described the microscopic and metabolic characteristics of bacterial cells. Related the nutritional requirements of bacteria to their growth on specific culture media and to their identification. Evaluated the significance of the physical environment to the growth and survival of micro organisms.Evaluated and select suitable methods for controlling microbes in specific situations. Described the pathways used by micro organisms for transfer from a reservoir to a new host. Described the barriers to microbial infection provided by the human body and discuss ways microbes can overcome these defences. Recognised the different principles and procedures used in bacterial classification and identification.
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:	Lee, G. and Bishop, P. (1997). Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Tortota, G. Funcke, B. and Case, C. (1998). Microbiology - An Introduction, 6th ed., California, Addison Wesley Langman Inc. Madigan, M., Martinko, J. and Parker, J. (2000). Brock Biology of Micro Organisms, 9th ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
Unit Texts:	Black, J. (1999). Microbiology Principles and Explorations, 4th ed., NY, Wiley and for the Molecular Genetics Students. Prescott, L., Harley, J. and Klein, D. (2001). Microbiology, 5th ed., Boston, McGraw Hill.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Project 50%, Workshop Participation 20%, Final Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y