CHMD 1301 Infection and Defence (2/2564)

By the end of the course/ module, students will be able to 

1. Describe the important biological characteristics of the major subgroups of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites) responsible for disease and the mechanisms by which these microorganisms cause disease 

2. Describe the methods by which infections are diagnosed 

3. Describe the sources and routes by which pathogenic microorganisms are transmitted from individual to individual and explain the methods used to prevent transmission