ANIM 212: Elements of Microbiology and Immunology

Distinguishing characteristics of microbes – bacteria fungi, viruses, viroids, protozoa and prions. Morphology, growth and nutrition of common microbes: Microbial culture. Virus replication, infection of cells and disease induction. Classification of microbes and infectious agents. Control of growth of microorganisms. Nature of microbial-host association.  Germ Theory of Disease. Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate immunity, Antigen and Antigen and Antibody; Immunity; principles of vaccination and immunoprophylaxis.  Hypersensitivity. Food Microbiology: Food spoilage and preservation; microbiology of fermented foods; Microorganisms as source of food.