AGRI3006 (v.1) Agricultural Microbiology
| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
314682 (v.1)
Agricultural Microbiology 300
or any previous version
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
312357 (v.1)
Cell Biology 101
or any previous version
OR BCCB1000 (v.1) Cell Biology or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Agricultural Microbiology will introduce students to agriculturally important microbes such as viruses, nematodes, oomycetes, fungi and bacteria such as Rhizobium, Agrobacterium and Pseudomonas, which are important in the context of plant health and the prevention of control of plant disease. The concept of microbial taxonomy and phylogeny of these organisms will also be discussed. A series of practical laboratory sessions will be used to demonstrate methods in the identification of microorganisms using techniques such as microscopy. Genetics of bacteria, antibiotic resistance and infection assays with oomycetes and fungi will also be demonstrated. In addition, the practical component aims to demonstrate the use of molecular biology in agriculture. Transposon mutagenesis and plant genetic modification via agroinfection are some examples of molecular biology application. Upon the completion of the unit, students will be highly familiar with current crop protection strategies against biotic factors. |
| Field of Education: | 059901 Pest and Weed Control |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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