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ANIM 212 — Elements of Microbiology and Immunology

Agriculture · University of Ghana

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.

Credits
3
Level
Level 200
Semester
Semester Two

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Course details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).