This unit examines the structure, physiology and genetics of bacteria as they relate to the pathogenesis of infectious disease. The unit offers a strong theoretical background in the biology of bacteria, the virulence mechanisms and strategies employed by bacterial pathogens, and the design of novel prevention and treatment strategies based on our understanding of bacterial pathogenesis. Lectures are complemented with laboratory classes that develop technical, analytical and reporting skills. The unit has the following themes: (1) bacterial cell structure and physiology; (2) molecular genetics and evolution of bacteria; and (3) mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: (MICR2209 Introductory Microbiology and MICR2208 Introduction to Infectious Diseases and Immunology) or Biomedical Science major Level 2 units