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
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304711 (v.2) Environmental Health Microbiology 231
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| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: October 30, 2003 13:11:55
CRICOS provider code 00301J
