BPS3131 Microbiology and immunology

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   demonstrate fundamental concepts in microbiology and immunology, including classification of microorganisms, principles of microbial genetics, immunological processes, and analytical technologies;

   
   
   

2. 2

   evaluate and differentiate microbiology laboratory techniques, and apply these to the identification of different types of pathogenic microorganisms;

3. 3

   demonstrate an appreciation of factors involved in contamination control and control of infectious diseases;

   
   
   

4. 4

   illustrate the ecological role of microorganisms, including analysis of interactions between microorganisms and the host (including interactions with humans) and the principles of immunology and epidemiology.

   
   
   

5. 5

   explain and discuss relevant topics in a way that is consistent with the conventions of scientific discourse in the discipline.