Microbiology & Immunology 1 (MICR6000)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
MICR2000 and MICR2900 (co-taught)
Prerequisite
Introductory level tertiary biology
Recommended prerequisite
Introductory level tertiary chemistry
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in the Masters of Molecular Biology, Masters of Biotechnology and Masters of Bioinformatics programs.
Assessment methods
Online quiz (mid-semester)
Project report
Journal club
Final exam
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Jack Wang (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
A/Prof Jack Wang (t.wang1@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course explores the diversity of microorganisms, their cellular biology, growth & nutrition, metabolism, & basic genetics. The role of microorganism in disease, as well as their ecology & applications in biotechnology is also examined. Students will gain an insight into the immune response to infection by studying the innate, humoral & cellular immune systems & their functions in health & disease. The course provides the fundamental knowledge needed to proceed further in microbiology, but also for all courses or disciplines involving molecular biology & biotechnology.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
