Online Courses Handbook 2003

302411 (v.2) Introductory Microbiology 103

Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:	10.0
Credits:	25.0
Individual Study:	1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):	301442 (v.3) BIO14 Introductory Microbiology or any previous version
Introduction to life as seen under the microscope. General properties of bacteria, viruses, protozoans, algae and fungi and some individual members associated with human disease, the agricultural industry and the environment. Molecular genetics, host-parasite relationships and factors influencing spread of infection to body systems, control of infection using aseptic technique, disinfection, sterilisation, chemotherapy and immunological techniques.