James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

MI2021 - Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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A review of microbes significant to human and animal diseases is followed by the principles which underpin the spread and establishment of infectious disease. Common and topical infectious diseases are presented in an organ system approach where the aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of the infection is discussed. Treatment and the control of these conditions are considered. The immune system is presented in the context of infection and non-infection disease processes. This subject prepares students who wish to pursue study of clinical microbiology and immunobiology in 3rd year.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MI2011 or MI2031 or BM1000 or BS1001at least 18CP of level 1 subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PC2201 and TV5120 and TV5010

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours
  • 36 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignment (10%); assignments (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.