Hobart
Students who have undertaken any first year unit in the Biological Sciences not listed in the pre-requisites should contact the Unit Co-ordinator to discuss possible entry to the unit.
Introduction
Provides students with a basic knowledge of microbiology including bacteria, fungi, protozoans and viruses. The unit considers the place of microorganisms in the evolution of life on earth, their structure, chemistry, biology and ecology, and consideration of their role in disease, ecosystems, food production and biotechnology. The practical component provides students with skills in the cultivation and identification of bacteria and fungi, as well as an introduction to techniques in molecular microbiology.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Microbiology |
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| Unit code | KLA210 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Lyndal Mellefont |
| Teaching staff | Tom Ross, John Bowman, Shane Powell and others from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and School of Medicine |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Any of: KZA161 or KPA161 or KPZ164 or KRA113 or KRA121 or CHG105 OR Admission into a Masters course
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- JFA214 and KLA200 (M.Excls)
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 26 lectures, 13x3-hr practical classes |
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| Assessment | 3-hr theory exam (60%), practical test (30%), weekly assignments (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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