This unit will cover aspects of microbiology and immunology relevant to understanding infectious disease. The unit will commence with an introduction to the history of infectious disease leading into the modern views of the principles of infectious disease. The unit will then introduce the biology of bacteria, viral and parasitic pathogens of global importance and those of importance to specific populations within Australia. Host defence mechanisms, immunisation and vaccine technologies, and the management of the spread of infectious disease within Australian communities and health care settings will be introduced in the context of specific diseases. Assignments will be used to enhance... -- Course Website
Instructor: C Suphioglu
Prerequisites: SBB234 or SLE234
