THE MICROBIOME OF LIFE
MIC3ML
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce students to the diversity and ecology of microbial life across a broad scale. Topics examine the breadth of ways in which microbial communities impact life on this planet, including their importance in planetary nutrient cycles as well as human, plant and ecosystem health. This subject will provide students with a capstone experience focussing on professional skills expected from a working microbiologist, comprising a laboratory program and workshops linked to the lecture topics. There is also a strong emphasis on collaboration, formulating hypotheses, data analysis and scientific communication.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn Bell
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLearning activities will include online lectures, laboratory classes, and workshops
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesMIC2MI OR BOT2PDE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsMIC3AM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThe wearing of a laboratory coat and closed toes shoes in practical class. Completion of Working with Recombinant DNA training module.
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
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