526-201 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology
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Include: Subject information | Generic skills
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Subject Information
Coordinator:
Credit points: 12.5
Prerequisites:
Biology 650-141 and 650-142 (prior to 2004: 600-141 and 640-142). 25 points of 100-level chemistry is not essential but is highly desirable.
BBiomedSc students:
650-131 and 650-132 (prior to 2004: 600-131 and 600-132).
Semester: 1
Contact:
36 lectures (three per week); problem-solving sessions (one per week)
Description/Objectives:
Upon completion of this subject, students will have acquired a foundation for future courses in microbiology and immunology. Students will comprehend the terminology used and have an insight into the types of investigations fundamental to the development of basic microbiological concepts. Students will be able to describe simple microbial life processes and correlate these with processes involved in infectious disease and interactions with the hosts' immune systems, adaptation and survival of microorganisms, and the promotion or control of the growth of microorganisms. Students will be able to describe the comparative properties of Bacteria, Archea, and eucaryotic microbial cells and viruses and their significance in the environment, in particular the contribution of microorganisms to the fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Assessment:
A 1-hour mid-semester written examination (20%) and a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (80%).
Prescribed Texts:
L M Prescott, J P Harley and D A Klein, Microbiology. 5th ed., 2002.
Generic Skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have an enhanced ability to:
- seek information from textbooks and computer-based sources;
- comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer in writing; and
- effectively manage time to ensure attendance at lectures, tutorials
and examinations.