Overview

Builds on MIC2011 and focuses on the interactions of micro-organisms with humans and animals. Describes the practical importance of micro-organisms in health and disease. Aspects of infection studied include host-pathogen interactions, pathogenesis, epidemiology and basic immunity. Several human infectious diseases are studied in detail, including examples of bacterial, viral and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Julian Rood

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Julian Rood

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain the importance of micro-organisms in human health and disease;

2.

Outline how host and pathogenic factors of micro-organisms affect the outcome of infection;

3.

Describe basic mechanisms of immunity to infection and the development and use of vaccines;

4.

Explain how infectious diseases are spread and controlled, and the susceptibility and resistance of microbial pathogens to antimicrobial agents;

5.

Outline different microbial pathogens including bacteria, viruses and parasites, their modes of pathogenesis, diseases caused, epidemiology and treatment;

6.

Demonstrate knowledge of microbiological methodology and laboratory skills that are used to study microbial pathogens;

7.

Demonstrate effective communication of microbiology concepts and experiments by oral and written means.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Mid-semester test
2 - Evaluation of practical and workshop activities
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Availability in areas of study

Microbiology