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BNS 122: Microbiology

An introduction to the nature and classification of medically important microbes, their mechanisms of disease, and the principles of immunology.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Microbiology.

Introduction to Microbiology

Classification & Taxonomy Microbial Physiology & Genetics Control of Microbial Growth Pathogenicity & Epidemiology Diagnostic Procedures Sterilization & Disinfection Bacterial Resistance & Sensitivity Specimen Collection & Transport Community Microbiology

Effect of Physical and Chemical Agents

Kinetics of Cell Inactivation Ionizing Radiations & Gases Effects of Moist Heat & UV Antimicrobial Chemical Agents Pharmaceutical Applications

Properties of Microorganisms

Bacteria (Gram+/-, Acid-fast) Antibacterial Agents Antifungal Agents Antiviral Agents Drug Combinations

Immunotherapy and Clinical Immunology

The Immune System in Health Organisation of the Lymphoid System Immunodeficiency (Congenital & Acquired) Hypersensitivity Reactions Principles of Immunosuppressive Therapy Vaccine Production

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Aycliffe, G. A. J., Collins, B. J. & Taylor, L. J. (2000). Hospital acquired infections: Arnold.
  2. John, DT & Petri, WA (2006). Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology: Saunders
  3. Virella, G. (2007) Medical Immunology. Informa Healthcare Publishers.
  4. Brooks, GF, Carroll, KC, Butel, JS, et al (2010). Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology: McGraw-Hill Medical
  5. Monica Cheesbrough (1991) Medical Laboratory Manual, Vol 1: Tropical Health Tech
  6. Monica Cheesbrough (1991) Medical Laboratory Manual, Vol 2: Tropical Health Tech
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