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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces
students to a study of bacteria, virus and fungi looking at their
classification, structure replication and examines how the human body responds
to them and how disease may ensue. Also discusses how these microorganisms can
be managed.
COURSE JUSTIFICATION
Biology
being a study of life, knowledge about disease causing organisms and how to
keep the body safe from infection is vital for teachers, so that they can pass
it on to the students to ensure a healthy population
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By
the end of the course unit, students should be able to:
·
Explain
the basic themes of microbiology and immunology
·
Identify
and apply various methods used in studying microorganisms.
·
Appreciate
the organization, classification and naming of microorganisms.
·
Discuss
microbial metabolism
·
Discuss
the animal host defences
·
Explain
the acquisition of specific immunity and its applications.
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