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
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Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
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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