BACTERIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND VIROLOGY
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| The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, full year, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information click on the Timetable link below. |
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| Credit: 12 points Availability: Semester 1 (See Timetable) |
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| Outcomes: Students gain an understanding of the structure, physiology, genetics and classification of bacteria and viruses, together with the principles of innate and adaptive immunity. Laboratory work complements the lecture material and students develop a variety of skills as they explore bacterial cell structure, prokaryotic cell biology and genetics; cellular and humoral immunity; virology; and cell culture. In addition, students learn how to evaluate experimental data, to prepare a correctly structured scientific report as well as develop appropriate computing skills. As practical classes are conducted in small groups, students learn to achieve outcomes through teamwork. Students, therefore, enjoy a broad experience of microbiology at an advanced level suitable for further studies and for employment. |
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| Content: General Microbiology 301 is a first semester core unit which is usually undertaken for a major in Microbiology. This unit deals with key areas of modern microbiology at an advanced level and includes bacterial physiology and genetics, virology and immunology. In bacterial physiology and genetics, students study bacterial growth and replication, cell envelope structure and function, and the ways in which bacteria transfer and modify their genetic material. In immunology, students study the cells and molecules associated with immune recognition, together with their role in cellular and humoral immune responses as well as in inflammation. In virology, students study viral families and the diseases they cause, viral replication, structure and diversity, and are introduced to viral pathogenesis. |
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| Assessment: This consists of a final examination (60 per cent), continuous assessment (30 per cent) and laboratory report (ten per cent). |
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| Unit Co-ordinator(s): Professor Geoffrey Shellam |
| Location: Microbiology (QEII Medical Centre) |
| Mode: on-campus |
Unit Rules: |
| Prerequisites: Introductory Microbiology 204 (950.204) and General and Applied Microbiology 205 (950.205) or Introductory Microbiology 200 (before 2003) |
| Co-requisites: Epidemiology and Infection 206 (950.206) and/or Introductory Immunology 203 (950.203) are/is advisable. |
Contact hours—lectures: 3 per week; labs: 8 hrs per week
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Unit Web Page: Unit material is available to enrolled students on WebCT. |
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Texts
Roitt, I. et al. Immunology, 6th ed.: Mosby 2001 |
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Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change.
Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback. |
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