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MICR220 Introductory Microbiology

Updated: 14 May 2007
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
24 September 2007 27 September 2007 Compulsory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites BCHM 210
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MICR 220A
Notes None
Combined Units MICR220A - Introductory Microbiology
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.

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 Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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