Microbiology

Course aim

To introduce students to the general principles of microbiology and to provide a basis for the further studies in clinical microbiology and molecular pathogenesis of infectious diseases.

Course content

Microbial diversity: prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses.  Microbial genetics, physiology and ecology: replication, metabolism, life cycles, cell-cell communication, biofilms, ecosystems.  Human-microbe interactions: the human microbiome, infectious disease, pathogenicity and virulence.  Impact of Microorganisms: harnessing microbes and their products.  Microbial growth control: sterilisation, chemical disinfection and antisepsis.  Antimicrobials: antibiotic structure and targets, susceptibility testing, antibiotic resistance.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 IBHN and IBXN students
BIOL 1051	Physiology Essentials 100
Group 2 All other programs
BIOL 1012	Biology B

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 1007	Biology A
CHEM 1006	Chemistry 100

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hours x 11 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 11 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Learning log/Journal, Report, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.