MICR220 Introductory Microbiology
Updated: 14 May 2007| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | BCHM 210 | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | MICR 220A | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
MICR220A - Introductory Microbiology |
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| Coordinator(s) | Ken Watson (kwatson2@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit deals with the classification, growth, structure and function of the major types of microorganisms. Emphasis is on the importance of microorganisms to humans, including their roles in human health and disease. The residential school introduces students to basic microbiological techniques, including bacterial staining, identification and growth. External and internal students must attend a four-day workshop for this unit. MICR 220A offers extra depth in material covered by MICR 220, given as an extra assignment to be completed. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |