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MI2011 - Microbial Diversity
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
This subject covers basic concepts of the structure, classification, identification,
metabolism and growth of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoan and metazoan parasites
and other microbes. It introduces mechanisms of variation; microbial genetics and
their application to recombinant DNA technology as well as the nutrition of microbes
and influence of environmental parameters on growth and reproduction. Specific areas
of environmental microbiology including soil, air, water and food and aspects of industrial
microbiology are described.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the basic principles which regulate the activities and account for the behaviour
of microorganisms and parasites and relate this to the environments in which they
are found;
- outline the basic concepts which are fundamental to understanding the usefulness of
microbes in biotechnology and recognise and discuss the relevance of microbes and
parasites to public health, industry and agriculture;
- safely manipulate microbes in the laboratory, be skilled in the basic techniques used
in microbial identification and interpreting results;
- read and interpret related scientific literature and plan and present on a related
topic in a group format.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Group
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve a minimum of 50% in the end of semester theory exam. Participate and complete
any required assessment in at least 80% of the on course assessment; Complete the
hurdle activity (microscope competence). Achieve an overall mark >50%.
Prerequisites: |
AT LEAST 18CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS INCLUDING BM1000 OR BZ1001 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Jenny Elliman, Professor David Whitmore |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Dr Jenny Elliman, Assoc. Professor Brenda Govan, Professor Ellen Ariel, Assoc. Professor Constantin Constantinoiu, Dr Helma Antony. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures
- 6 hours workshops
- 24 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.