MICRO 2500 - Microbiology II

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Course Code	MICRO 2500
Course	Microbiology II
Coordinating Unit	School of Molecular & Biomedical Science, Faculty of Sciences
Term	Semester 1 2013
Mode	Internal
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace
Units	3
Contact	Up to 5 hours per week
Prerequisites	BIOLOGY 1101 & BIOLOGY 1201 or BIOLOGY 1202. Alternatively a Pass or higher in ANAT SCI 1102 & ANAT SCI 1103 or equivalent
Corequisites	Not applicable
Incompatible	MICRO 2502, MICRO 2504 & MICRO 2000 or equivalent
Assumed Knowledge	Not applicable
Restrictions	Not applicable
Quota	Not applicable
Course Description	This course is an introduction to microbiology that provides a strong grounding in fundamental aspects of the basic biology of bacteria as well as a strong grounding in molecular biology and microbial genetics. Emphasis is placed on the study of infectious diseases of humans, other animals and plants. Topics covered include: introduction to microorganisms and their environment, microbial structure and function; microbial molecular biology and genetics; bacterial viruses; structure; an introduction to pathogen-host interactions; new and emerging pathogens of humans and other animals; infectious disease and mechanisms by which microbial pathogens interact with animals and plants; biotechnological applications of bacteria. Students enrolled in this course will attend one or more of Practicals A, B and C offered by the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science. Refer to Current Students Online Enrolment information at www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au for further information.

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