302631 (v.1) Podiatric Microbiology 138


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

13124 (v.2) Introduction to Microbiology 137 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Review of basic biology of bacteria, fungi and viruses and their role in human disease. Microbial cell structure, nutrition, metabolism, collection and cultivation of microbes. Control of microbes by sterilisation, disinfection and antimicrobial chemotherapy as they apply to the practice of Podiatry. Immunity to microbial pathogens. Cross infection control in a clinical setting.
 
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Field of Education:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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