Courses & Units
Applied Environmental Microbiology KLA398
Introduction
The unit covers the basic principles of environmental microbiology, microbial diversity and evolution. Lectures are provided on the latest techniques used in microbial ecology including coverage of advanced methods in functional analysis and genomics. A focus is placed on the role of microbes in major ecosystems including soil and the oceans and includes lectures on global cycling of nitrogen, carbon, phosphorous, sulphur and iron. Students will learn about microbial processes in anaerobic systems as well as how microbes interact and communicate. Several lectures are devoted to how microbes are applied in a practical sense in the environment and in industry. These topics include bioremediation of contaminated land and water; biocontrol in agriculture; utilisation of microbes to form natural products or as catalysts in industrial systems.
Summary
| Unit name | Applied Environmental Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA398 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Shane Powell |
| Teaching staff | Doctor Shane Powell |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- describe the role and ecology of microorganisms within the terrestrial and marine environments including their provision of environmental services
- explain the dynamics among microorganisms in the environment
- use and explain detection and analysis methods routinely used in environmental microbial ecology
- research simple environmental microbial ecology questions in the laboratory and present research findings using scientific conventions.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010911 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(Admission into a Masters course) OR KLA210 - Microbiology OR CBA260 - Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition OR CBA265 - Molecular Biology in Health & Disease OR JFA214 - General Microbiology))Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 50 min lectures weekly, 1 x 3 hr practical weekly |
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| Assessment | Final examination (40%)|Practical report (20%)|Research project report (30%)|Sequence analysis report (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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