Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 307699 (v.1) Microbiology 331
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Syllabus: | Details the molecular biology and pathogenesis of major microbial pathogens and how molecular biotechnology uses this information to improve diagnosis, treatment, epidemiological analysis, control and prevention of infectious diseases. Action and range of antimicrobial agents. Bacterial genetics and the evolution of resistance to antimicrobial agents, mechanisms of resistance to antimicrobial agents and the spread and epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance genes. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have presented an informative seminar in a professional manner using modern communication software. Conducted, analysed, and understood laboratory exercises using cutting edge tools of molecular biology. Gained an understamding of the molecular pathogenesis of bacterial diseases and recognised the opportunities for developing diagnostic and epidemiological tools and methods of treatment prevention. Gained an understanding of the major issues confrontingthe use of antimicrobial agents, the emergence of resistant pathogens and the opportunities and strategies for developing novel approaches to antimicrobial chemotherapy. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bacterial Pathogensis: A Molecular Approach. 2nd ed. Salyers A A, Whitt D D. ASM Press Washington DC 2002. Cellular Microbiology: Bacteria Host Interactions in Health and Disease. Henderson B, Wilson M, McNab R, Lax A J. J Wiley and Sons 1999. |
Unit Texts: | Microbiology. 5th ed. Prescott L M, Harley J P, Klein D A, McGraw Hill 2001. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 50%, Seminar Presentation 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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