MICRO2000 Microbiology and Immunology

A/Prof Jack Wang
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences

Course overview

• Lecture
• Level: Undergraduate, 2nd year
• Size: large class – approximately 400 students

Microbiology and Immunology covers foundational concepts in the study of microorganisms. The course content services a number of majors in the biological sciences.

Teaching tools and techniques

• Interactive lectures–collaborative activities during applied classes

The workshops in this course are very interactive, and feature case-based learning in large classes. The practical sessions are accompanied by a series of laboratory videos to allow students to prepare ahead of time, as the hands-on laboratory skillset is vital for the safe handling of potentially deadly microorganisms that microbiologists work with on a daily basis.

Lecturer's biography
Jack is a teaching-focused academic in microbiology, and has received UQ teaching awards at the school, faculty, and institutional level as well as a national Citation for Outstanding contribution to student learning. His work focuses on large-scale Undergraduate research as well as technology-enabled learning. He has created a number of original videos and animations for biological sciences education, and leverages these resources to enable science communication to the general public.