307700 (v.1) Microbiology 332



 

Area:School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:5.0
Credits:25.0
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
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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