MIC3032

Medical microbiology and infectious diseases

(SCI)

Dr Andrew Davidson

12 points + 10 hours per week (four 1-hour lectures and 6 hours practical) + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: MIC2032 + Prohibitions: GAS3121, GAS3122, MIC3022

Synopsis: Aspects of microbiology relevant to infectious diseases. Medical and veterinary microbiology and virology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and the mechanisms of microbial resistance to antibiotics, immunity to infection and vaccines. The mechanisms microorganisms use to cause infections and disease in their hosts, and how their virulence genes and factors are regulated in response to their environment. The subject includes an analysis of current research methods and approaches used to elucidate molecular pathogenic mechanisms.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 50% + Practical and laboratory work: 35% + Essay (2000 words): 10% + Project report: 5%