Experimental Microbiology

Subject 526-221 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 12 lectures (one per week) and 36 hours of practical work (three hours per week)
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:

Biology 650-141 and 650-142
Principles of Microbiology and Immunology 526-201 may be taken concurrently
Corequisites:

Microbiology 526-201.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: Microbes, Infections and Responses
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Ms Cheryl Jean Power
Subject Overview:

Upon completion of this course students should have:

  • acquired knowledge of the basic laboratory methods used in microbiology, when to use them and the ability to perform them safely and effectively;

  • an understanding of how practical studies augment theoretical studies of the structure, function and activities of microorganisms;

  • an experience of the laboratory as an interesting and stimulating environment in which to work;

  • an appreciation of real-life applications of microbiological techniques and their relevance to industry and community health and well-being; and

  • developed observational, organisational and practical skills in obtaining data and in analysing, reporting, evaluating and interpreting experimental findings.
Assessment:

Ongoing assessment of practical reports due during the semester (50%); ongoing assessment of laboratory notebook during the semester (10%); a 2-hour practical examination during the semester (40%). Satisfactory completion of the laboratory work and written reports, as well as a pass in the practical examination are necessary to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:
  • Department of Microbiology Techniques Manual (University of Melbourne), 1999
  • Microbiology (L M Prescott, J P Harley and D A Klein), 6th edn, 2005
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

This subject is not available to Bachelor of Biomedicine students
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology

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