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 Fundamentals of Microbiology and Immunology - MICR2201
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Contact: Takayama,Kathy Mayumi
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: BIOS1201 (Except for Postgraduate Students).
 
 
Session Offered: See Class Timetable
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
  

Description

This course is designed to give undergraduate and post graduate students a solid background in fundamentals of microbiology and immunology. The course introduces the student to the fascinating world of microorganisms: their ubiquity, peculiarities and the three domains of life i.e. Bacteria, Archaea and Eucarya. Most of the course will consider bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses in our every day life and how their activities impinge on our well being.
Metabolism and growth, microbial death & microbial genetics will be introduced to the students. Practical aspects of microbiology will be considered such as food intoxication, infection, spoilage and food fermentation. The immune system & the study of immunology will also be introduced in this course. This introduction will encourage the student to question controversial areas of microbiology and immunology such as AIDS. Immunization, environmental pollution, food hygiene, food spoilage causes and prevention etc.

Note: BIOS1101 is recommended. No prerequisites/corequisites are required for Postgraduate students.

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