MIMI2002 Microbes, Infection and Immunity (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MIMI2002 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 微生物、感染与免疫
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Transmission, pathogenicity and the immune response to microbes are key concepts for understanding infectious disease processes. In this unit of study you will establish a conceptual foundation and, using an integrated approach, explore selected case studies of infection from a body system of origin perspective.
MIMI2002 has 11 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 9 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "Hey, I did MIMI in 1st year too and it was an enjoyable unit, esp the labs. I think 2000 lvl units are very doable in 1st (from personal experience where half my units 2000, I found them much more interesting because of the depth of content). This was pre-covid though, so if you…"
On Reddit: "SCIE1001 is definitely a bludge, at least it was 2021, but 5 units in one semester is a bit worrying tbh. MIMI2002 is enjoyable if you like microbiology, and if taken after Immunobiology units it can definitely be a bit easier."
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Q: Is MIMI2002 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MIMI2002, and when is it offered?
A: MIMI2002 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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