Unit Code:	MIC2IM
Unit Short Title:	INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY
Credit Points:	20.0
Special Conditions:	Students are required to wear laboratory coats and shoes in teaching laboratories.
Unit Description:	Unit topics include introduction to microbiology, microbial genetics and diversity of the microbial world.
Quota Size:	215
Quota Reason:	Enrolment will be based on academic performance during first year.
Prerequisites:	BIO1OF (previously BIO11OF)
Incompatibles:	AGR31ANP, AGR3ANH
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical period per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
One 3-hour written examination	65
One 1-hour practical examination	15
Three 400-word practical reports	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Microbiology	Prescott, L., Harley, J. and Klein, D.A.	6th edn, 2004.
Prescribed	Brock: Biology of Micro organisms	Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M. Dunlap, P.V. and Clark, D.P.	12th edn, Prentice Hall 2008 or

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09	Day	BUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Christian	Barth	BUNDOORA	Y