BACTERIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND VIROLOGY
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| The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, 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) Old unit code: 950.301
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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; assays of virus infectivity and detection. 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: This is a core unit which is usually undertaken for a major in Microbiology. It 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 a laboratory report (10 per cent). |
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| Unit Co-ordinator(s): Professor Geoffrey Shellam |
| Location: Microbiology and Immunology (QEII Medical Centre) |
| Mode: on-campus |
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| Prerequisites: MICR2204 Introductory Microbiology (formerly 950.204 Introductory Microbiology 204) and MICR2205 General and Applied Microbiology (formerly 950.205 General and Applied Microbiology 205) or 950.200 Introductory Microbiology 200 (taken before 2003). SCIE2225 Molecular Biology (formerly 139.225 Molecular Biology 225) is a required unit for a major in Microbiology. |
| Advisable prior study: MICR2206 Epidemiology and Infection (formerly 950.206 Epidemiology and Infection 206) and/or MICR2203 Introductory Immunology (formerly 950.203 Introductory Immunology 203) |
Contact hours—lectures: 3 hrs 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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| Text
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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