Courses Handbook 2009

11600 (v.4) Microbiology 232


Area: School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
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
OR
304711 (v.2) Environmental Health Microbiology 231 or any previous version
Syllabus: Structure and function of prokaryotic cells. Taxonomy and phlyogeny of micro-organisms 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 is illustrated with examples of industrial fermentations, bioprospecting, bioremediation, biopesticides, mineral leaching and agriculture applications.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 010913 Human Biology
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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