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 526-201 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology

Note

  • Students may gain credit for only one of 526-201, and (526-203, and 526-205 1998 handbook).

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Ms C.J. Power, Dr I.H. Holmes

Prerequisites

Biology 600-141 and 600-142. 25 points of 100-level Chemistry is not essential but is highly desirable.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

36 lectures (three a week), 12 computer tutorials

Subject Description

Upon completion of this course students should have:

* sufficient knowledge to form a foundation for future courses in Microbiology and Immunology

* an understanding of fundamental life processes, microbial growth and its control, and host parasite relationships as illustrated in microorganisms

* an appreciation of the biodiversity and significance of microorganisms in the environment, comparative properties of Eubacteria, Archebacteria, eucaryotic microbial cells and viruses, and the significance of the contribution of microorganisms to the fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering

* a basic knowledge of the immune system and the ways in which it interacts with microorganisms

Assessment

A 3-hour end-of -semester written examination

Prescribed Texts

Madigan M.T, Martinko J.M. and Parker J., Brock, Biology of Microorganisms, 8th ed. 1997 or Prescott L.M, Harley J.P. and Klein D.A. Microbiology 3rd ed. 1996

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