526-205 Microbes: Infections and Responses

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Microbiology & Immunology 526-201 and 526-221.

Semester

Contact

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 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. 4th ed. 1999.