2009 Course Handbook
CBMS215: Microbiology
This unit provides an introduction to the biological diversity of cells, from bacteria to plant and animal cell cultures. We discuss the role of microorganisms 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 and 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.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences staff |
| Prerequisites: | 6cp in 100-level Biology and (CBMS101(P) or CHEM101(P) or CHEM102(P) or CHEM212(P)) |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | BIOL215 |
| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science Medical Sciences |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences |
Timetable Information
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