BMS2052

Microbes in health and disease

(MED)

Dr E Hartland (Microbiology)

6 points + 3 lectures and one 3-hour laboratory class or tutorial/discussion session per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: BMS1062 BMS2021 + Prohibitions: MIC2022

Synopsis: The following aspects of the interactions of microbes with their hosts will be presented in lectures, tutorials, discussion groups and videos: The history of infectious diseases, medically important viruses and bacteria, pathogenic mechanisms in infectious diseases, immunity to infection, genes of pathogenic microbes and their regulation, control of infection by vaccines and drugs, and emerging diseases.

Assessment: Written theory examination: 50% + Practical examination: 30% + Laboratory reports: 10% + Essay 10%