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SCH2235 Applied Microbiology
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
or
SCH1143 Systems Physiology
 
Description:
The major concepts of microbiology are studied with emphasis upon the relationships between humans and microorganisms. The unit covers topics including: the history of microbiology; the morphology of microorganisms; the nature and structure of viruses; the metabolism of microorganisms; microbial nomenclature; sterilisation and disinfection; antimicrobial drugs; hypersensitivity reactions; microbial diseases; food and water microbiology; biotechnology.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K09Bachelor of Forensic Investigation
C32Bachelor of Medical Science
Y18Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
K05Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
MABUTUBiological Science Education Major
SMCBIMBiomedical Science 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIBIOMBiomedical Science Minor
MAAADNBiomedical Science Major
MABUUDBiomedical Science Major
MABUSXEnvironmental Health Major
MAAAIAEnvironmental Health Major
MAHBIOHuman Biology Major
MAAAFDHuman Biology Major
MAAAHZNutrition Bioscience Major
MABUUKPreclinical Science Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014