11600 (v.3) Microbiology 232

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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 AND 304711 (v.2) Environmental Health Microbiology 231
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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y