mic3am advanced microbiology
ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY
MIC3AM
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to innovative scientific skills in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Genetics and Microbial Cell Biology. Advanced laboratory classes provide students with a capstone experience comprising an ongoing laboratory program directly linked to the lecture topics, as well as an independent research project combining innovative project design with microbiological technical skills and scientific knowledge. The project culminates in a pitching session in which students present their projects. The capstone experience focuses on the professional skills and competencies expected from a working microbiologist: working in a team, formulating hypotheses, designing/performing experiments, analysing data, communicating results. La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential is addressed by developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generate and implement new ideas, achieve project milestones and pitch project goals and outcomes to others.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn Bell
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (MIC2MI or AGR3AH) and (MIC2MMV) If admitted into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science must have passed MIC2MMV
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsMIC3EPM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesAssessed on an average of a student's performance in MIC2MI and MIC2MMV.
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size150
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Bell
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written test (1-hour) (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Journal style article (500-words per student) 2% team contribution, 8% team submission | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One 2-hour end of semester written exam (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 3-hour end of semester written exam (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Workbook (1,000 words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Research Project - poster presentation (500-words per student) 2% team contribution, 8% team poster | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |