MICROBIOLOGIE ET IMMUNOLOGIE
MIC4100 |
Pathogens and the environment |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
Fundamentals of health-related environmental microbiology with particular emphasis on human pathogenic micro-organisms. Includes the interrelationship of micro-organisms with their environment, how environmental factors affect microbial survival, ability to spread and cause diseases. Mechanisms used in the environmental control of human pathogens. To be offered every year subject to sufficient demand. Previously MIC5500. |
Prerequisite: BIO3124. |
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MIC4124 |
Pathogenic bacteriology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
Comprehensive overview of pathogenic bacteria and mechanisms of pathogenesis. Principles of bacterial pathogenicity, host-parasite interactions, diagnosis and prevention. Physiological relation to mechanisms of pathogenicity, major pathogens and treatment. To be offered every year subject to sufficient demand. Previously MIC5224. |
Prerequisites: BCH/BIO3170 and BIO3124 |
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MIC4125 |
Immunology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
Introduction of the fundamental principles of immunology and understanding of the basic immunological reactions. Description of nature and chemistry of antigens, antibodies, antibody-antigen reactions, specific humoral and cellular immune responses. Role of the immune system in infections, control of cancers, transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases and allergy. To be offered every year subject to sufficient demand. Previously MIC5124. |
Prerequisite: BCH/BIO3170 |
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MIC4126 |
Virology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
Survey of viruses that infect bacteria, plants and animals, emphasizing the basic principles of virus structure, classification and transmission. Examination of molecular mechanisms involved in virus replication and virus-host interactions, using as specific examples, pathogenic viruses that infect humans or animals. To be offered every year subject to sufficient demand. Previously MIC5326. |
Prerequisite: BCH/BIO3170 |
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Dernières modifications :
2014.04.01