INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

BIO2IMB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

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 viruses, the control of microbial growth, causes of common microbial and viral diseases, and microbial interactions with humans and the environment. The practical component focuses on developing the practical skills required to safely study microorganisms.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: BIO1OF OR BIO1CO

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Foundations in Microbiology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Talaro, KT

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: 7TH EDITION

Publisher: SYDNEY, MCGRAW-HILL

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Brock Biology of Microorganisms

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Madigan, MT, Martinko, JM, Dunlap, PV and Clark DP

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: 13TH EDITION

Publisher: SYDNEY, PEARSON

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Define and distinguish between terms in the basic vocabulary of microbiology.

02. Display basic competency in the safe handling, observation and enumeration of microbes in the laboratory.

03. Compare the structure and function of different types of microorganisms (both prokaryotic and eukaryotic and relate these to the other living organisms.

04. 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.

05. Describe and compare various microbes and explain the roles that microbes play in human diseases and health and functioning of the environment.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2-hour end of semester examination (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory report (800 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Module A. Skills Competency Tests, in practicals (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
Module B. Skills Competency Tests, in practicals (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
30-minute in-class test (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.

PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Fifteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
15-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Presentation (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory competency skills (600 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
30-minute in-class test (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
2-hour end of semester examination (2000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory report (800 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.

PracticalWeek: 37 - 47
Fifteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
15-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face- to-face or online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Presentation (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory competency skills (600 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
30-minute in-class test (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
2-hour end of semester examination (2000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory report (800 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.

PracticalWeek: 2 - 7
One 15.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
15-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Presentation (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory competency skills (600 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
30-minute in-class test (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
2-hour end of semester examination (2000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory report (800 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.

PracticalWeek: 2 - 7
One 15.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
15-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Presentation (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory competency skills (600 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
30-minute in-class test (500 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
2-hour end of semester examination (2000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory report (800 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4