Unit Code:	MIC3AM
Unit Short Title:	ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY
Credit Points:	30.0
Unit Description:	This unit comprises components of applied plasmid biology, microbial genetics and microbial cell biology. Plasmid biology encompasses the principles and procedures relevant to plasmid detection; characterization; subunit determination; applications in molecular biology; evolution; and significance to the bacterial host. Microbial genetics topics include the regulation of gene expression and transcript processing. The microbial cell biology component deals with how prokaryotes and eukaryotes process information in the DNA and in extracellular signals (signal transduction).
Quota Size:	120
Quota Reason:	Enrolment will be based on individual academic performance in first and second years, particularly in MIC21IM and MIC22MVM.
Prerequisites:	MIC2IM or AGR3ANH and MIC2MVM except for Bachelor of Medical Science students who have passed MIC2MVM
Incompatibles:	MIC3EPM
Class Requirements:	Four 1-hour lectures and three 3-hour practical classes 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 and one 2-hour written examination	70
Four 650-word practical reports or equivalent oral presentations.	30

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Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   27-JUL-09   30-OCT-09	Day	BUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

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