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BIOL215: Microbiology |
This unit provides an introduction to the biological diversity of microorganisms, their roles in natural environments and the ways they have been employed for practical benefits. Lecture topics include history of microbiology, microbial cell structure and function, microbial genetics, microbial physiology, introduction to microbial biodiversity, microbial growth, applied and industrial microbiology. The laboratory sessions provide students with essential skills and techniques used in microbiology and demonstrate principles taught in lectures. Practical sessions will encourage teamwork and problem solving approaches to learning.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year
(On Campus session: 2-3 April; 27-29 April) |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Slade |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp(P) in 100-level biology units;
CHEM102(P) or CHEM103(P)
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| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science
Medical Sciences
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of Biological Sciences |
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