mic2mi introductory microbiology
INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY
MIC2MI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
MIC2MI is a basic introductory unit, a discipline not taught in first year. Three major areas are covered in three blocks of lectures, with three lectures per week for approximately four weeks in each area. These areas are: Introductory Microbiology (including Applied Microbiology), Microbial Genetics and Microbial Diversity. Apart from providing the relevant information essential for emerging microbiologists, important key concepts are taught through the use of animation and videos, while other concepts are modelled in class. Laboratory classes (3 hours per week) with experiments directly relating to the lecture content are run in parallel to the lectures. Students are under constant supervision and guided by demonstrators (one demonstrator per group of 12 to 18 students), where they learn the handling, manipulation and identification of a variety of important microorganisms.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1OF or if enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition (HBHN) must pass all subjects in {HBS1HBA, HBS1HBB and BIO1GEN}
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects AGR31ANP, AGR3ANH, AGR3ANI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students are required to wear laboratory coats and shoes in teaching laboratories.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Brock: Biology of Micro organisms | Prescribed | Madigan, M. T. Martinko, J. M. Dunlap, P.V. and Clark, D.P. | 13TH EDN, PEARSON 2012 |
| Readings | Prescott's Microbiology | Prescribed | Willey, J.M., Sherwood, L.M. and Woolverton, C.J. | 8TH EDN. MCGRAW HILL 2011 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size215
Enrolment information Laboratory space. Enrolment based on academic merit in the first year.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour practical examination | 20 | |
| One 3-hour written examination | 65 | |
| Three 400-word Laboratory reports and question sheets (equiv. to 1000 words) | 15 |