Part one: life and death of micro-organisms; microbiology in the biological world; biochemistry of the molecules of life; functional anatomy of prokaryotes and eukaryotes; dynamics of bacterial growth; metabolism: the generation of energy and synthesis of small molecules; informational macromolecules - function, synthesis and regulation of activity; bacterial genetics; microbiology and biotechnology; control of microbial growth. Part two: microbial world; classification and identification of bacteria; prokayotic micro-organisms: eubacteria and archaebacteria; eukaryotic micro-organisms - algae, fungae and protozoa; the nature and study of viruses; viruses of animals and plants. Part three: micro-organisms and humans; non-specific immune response; immunology - the specific immune response - antigens, antibodies, cell-mediated; applications and technologies; immunology - disorders of the immune system; host-parasite interaction; epidemiology and public health; antimicrobial and antiviral medicines; pathogenesis of skin infections; upper respiratoy system infections; lower respiratory system infections; upper alimentary system infections; lower alimentary system infections; genitourinary infections; nervous system infections; wound infections; blood and lymphatic infections; AIDS and other immune system disorders. Part four: applied microbiology; microbial ecology: terrestrial and aquatic microbiology; the microbiology of water and waste; the microbiology of food and beverages.
