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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Microbiology will cover a series of integrated themes including virology, molecular microbiology, microbial biotechnology environmental microbiology, pathogenesis, antibiotic activity and antibiotic resistance.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of the biotechnology processes for which microorganisms can be used and manipulated.
2. Knowledge of the dynamic nature of symbiotic interactions.
3. An understanding of the problems involved in antimicrobial therapy and the development of new chemicals for the control of microorganisms.
4. Knowledge of applied microbiology to environmental management.
Content
Topics will include:
1. Evolution and Diversity
a) Archaea & Proteobacteria
b) Microbial interactions
c) Environmental microbiology

2. Microbial Biotechnology
a) Virology
b) Fermentation and degradation
c) Biotechnology applications for microbiology

3. Molecular microbiology
a) Eukaryote
b) Pathogenesis and antimicrobial strategies
c) Mobile DNA
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
BIOL2090
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Quiz - Tutorial
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for BIOL3100