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11600 (v.3) Microbiology 232
Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302466 (v.1) Medical Microbiology 231 or any previous version
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304711 (v.2) Environmental Health Microbiology 231
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Syllabus: | Structure and function of prokaryotic cells. Taxonomy and phlyogen of microorganisms by classical and molecular methods. Metabolism of prokaryotes including fermentative and respiratory pathways, lithotrophy and photosynthesis. Microbial ecology including interactions between microbial communities and their environment, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and microbial flora of extreme environments. Relevance of bacteria to molecular biotechnology will be illustrated with examples of industrial fermentations, bioprospecting, bioremediation, biopesticides, mineral leaching and agriculture applications. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Answered questions that were provided in the lecture and practical notes using the language of a microbiologist. Performed, observed, interpreted and drawn conclusions from practical exercises inmicrobiology. Used software packages like PowerPoint to develop and present a tutorial topic that is engaging and informative. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Microbiology 232 Laboratory Manual. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Van Demark, P.J. and Batzing, B.L. (1987). The Microbes - An Introduction To Their Nature and Importance, Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co. Brock, T.D., Smith, D.W. and Madigan,M.T. (1997). Biology of Microorganisms, 8th ed., Prentice Hall International. Creager, J.G., Black, J.G. and Davison, V.E. (1990), Microbiology - Principles and Applications, Prentice Hall. Boyd, R.F. (1988). General Microbiology, 2nd ed., Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing. Talaro, K. and Talaro, A. (1993), Foundations in Microbiology, Brown Publishers. Pelczar, M.J., Chan, E.C.S. and Krieg, N.R. (1993), Microbiology - Concepts and Applications, McGraw-Hill Inc. Tortora, G.J., Finke, B.R. and Chase, C.L. Microbiology - An Introduction, 5th ed., The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing. |
Unit Texts: | Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P. and Klein, D.A. (2002). Microbiology, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill Higher Education. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Study 10%, Practical assessment 20%, Mid semester theory test 20%, Theory exam 30%, Tutorial 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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