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
Effect of Physical and Chemical Agents
Properties of Microorganisms
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- Ayliffe, G. A. J., Collins, B. J. & Taylor, L. J. (2000). Hospital acquired infections. Arnold.
- John, DT & Petri, WA (2006). Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology. Saunders
- Virella, G. (2007) Medical Immunology. Informa Healthcare Publishers.
- Brooks, GF, Carroll, KC, Butel, JS, et al (2010). Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology. McGraw-Hill Medical
- Monica Cheesbrough (1991) Medical Laboratory Manual, Vol 1: Tropical Health Tech
- Monica Cheesbrough (1991) Medical Laboratory Manual, Vol 2: Tropical Health Tech