| Area: |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
| Credits: |
12.5 |
| Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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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
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| 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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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
