526-205 Microbes: Infections and Responses

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Microbiology & Immunology 526-201 or 203 (1998 handbook) or 526-201 and 526-221 (1999 handbook)

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Upon completion of this course students should have;

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

* an understanding of microbial life processes, microbial growth and its control, and host parasite relationships

* an appreciation of the mechanisms by which microorganisms initiate infection, and the basis of the host response to infection

* a knowledge of the some of the ways in which infectious disease can be controlled in individuals and in communities, including the use of antimicrobials and vaccines

* the ability to perform basic microbiological techniques safely and effectively and recognise valid clinical applications of these techniques.

Assessment

A 3-hour end-of -semester examination (70%), a 1-hour end-of -semester practical examination (10%) and continuous assessment of practical reports (20%)

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