Animal Pathogens & Immunity (VETS2032)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
L3P3
Incompatible
VETS2006
Prerequisite
VETS1060 or AGRC1020 or ANIM1020
Assessment methods
Examination & assignment
Course enquiries
A/Prof Joanne Meers
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course introduces students to the major pathogens of livestock, companion animals and wildlife. It describes the features of the broad classes of pathogens (parasites, bacteria, viruses, etc.) and explains classification structures within these classes as related to morphometric and phylogenetic characteristics of the organisms. Students will also be introduced to animal immunology and other aspects of host response as they pertain to infectious disease. Basic concepts relating to epidemiology will also be explored and applied to measuring population dynamics of host and agent interactions with respect to disease. Examples of key or topical pathogens are used to illustrate and deepen students understanding of pathogen-host interaction, and laboratory skills pertaining to pathogen identification, handling and characterisation will be developed.