INFECTION AND IMMUNITY

HBS2IAI

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you are introduced to the relationships between microorganisms, humans and the public health implications. Topics include an overview of the lymphatic system; non-specific and adaptive aspects of the immune system; introductory microbiology of viruses, bacteria and protozoa; infections of the gut, respiratory tract, skin, urogenital tract, eye; nosocomial/community infections, infection prevention and control in hospitals and the community.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Janelle Page

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: PHE1HEH OR BIO1OOS OR HBS1HBA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Anatomy & physiology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Marieb E and Hoehn K

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Edition/Volume: 10th edition

Publisher: Pearson

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Microbiology and Infection control for health professionals

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Lee & Bishop

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Edition/Volume: 3rd edn

Publisher: Pearson

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain how normal flora and host defences protect the human body
02. Differentiate between the innate and adaptive immune systems in terms of interactions with viruses, bacteria, protozoans and multicellular parasites
03. Explain pathogenesis and epidemiology in the prevention and control of infectious diseases
04. Explain the role of immunisation as a method of minimising outbreaks of infectious diseases
05. Communicate scientific information effectively to peers
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