Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Launceston and Cradle Coast students will need to travel to attend a 3 day workshop in Hobart for this unit.
Introduction
In this unit you will acquire fundamental conceptual knowledge in five key concept areas - microbial evolution, cell structure and function, metabolic pathways, information flow and genetics, and microbial systems. You will learn how to apply that knowledge to facilitate product innovation, to achieve desirable process outcomes, and to solve problems of a microbiological nature in the fermentation industry. In addition, you will investigate the importance of microorganisms in product safety and quality control. You will conduct an in-depth study of a selected microorganism of importance to a fermentation product, and develop the practical skills used by applied microbiologists in a lab-based setting.
This unit also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real
world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills,
attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Applied Microbiology |
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| Unit code | ZAS121 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | STEAM |
| Coordinator | Janelle Brown |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain key microbiological concepts using applicable scientific terminology and industry relevant examples
2. Use microbiological tools and laboratory techniques to conduct applied microbiological studies
3. Analyse and interpret microbiological data to solve industry- related problems
4. Evaluate own technical practice and generate plans for self-development
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ZAS117 Applied Biology
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAS221 Applied Microbiology
Teaching
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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