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Overview

This subject introduces microbiology through units of ever increasing size and complexity. We begin with molecules and cells, proceed to whole organisms and then onto how microbes interact with their environment, including humans. Topics covered in the lectures include microbial cell and molecular biology, structure and function of microbes and … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Ian Swift

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Foundations in Microbiology

Prescribed - Book - Brock Biology of Microorganisms

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Define and distinguish between terms in the basic vocabulary of microbiology.
2.
Display basic competency in the safe handling, observation and enumeration of microbes in the laboratory.
3.
Compare the structure and function of different types of microorganisms (both prokaryotic and eukaryotic and relate these to the other living organisms.
4.
Explain how microorganisms grow, interact with their environment, and predict those factors that are likely to affect growth for a given set of environmental conditions.
5.
Describe and compare various microbes and explain the roles that microbes play in human diseases and health and functioning of the environment.