MBIO19004  Intermediate Microbiology

This course will consider both the normal human microbiota and those which cause disease. The course will consider both virulence mechanisms exhibited by the pathogens and defence mechanisms of the host, especially the immune system. Microbial genetics will be discussed and integrated with the rest of this course.

Text: Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., & Parker, J. Biology of Microorganisms, 8th ed, Prentice-Hall.