526-201 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

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

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 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; and

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

Assessment

A 1-hour mid-semester written examination (20%) and a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (80%).

Prescribed Texts

• M T Madigan, J M Martinko and J Parker, Brock, Biology of Microorganisms. 9th ed., 2000.
  or
  L M Prescott, J P Harley and D A Klein, Microbiology. 4th ed., 1999.