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Microbiology 1

Undergraduate | RMI-SCB200 | 2018

Course information for 2018 intake

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Get close to good and bad microorganisms. Reveal the bacteria that’s important to people, and expose pathogens. Grow skills about microorganisms that inhabit, create or contaminate food, used in industrial processes or found in the natural environment

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Microbiology 1

About this subject

  • The capabilities developed in this subject include: Knowledge, basic technical expertise, critical analysis, written communication skills and professional awareness of important medical and industrial microorganisms.

    On successful completion of the subject students will:

    1. Have basic knowledge of bacterial growth, metabolism and genetics, taxonomy and the key characteristics of the medically and industrially important bacteria including detection, prevention and control
    2. Basic technical expertise in isolating and identifying bacteria in the laboratory
    3. Appreciate the hazards associated with handling bacteria in the laboratory and the relevant safety requirements
    4. Appreciate scientific English and be able to present written scientific and laboratory reports.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Additional requirements

  • Attendance requirements - Mandatory attendance at Practical classes of five half days in Melbourne - mandatory Laboratory Practical manual and bacterial identification tables need to be printed or purchased at practicals
  • Other requirements -

    Practical assessments will include a self-directed learning test, 2 practical assignments and a final open book written test - submission of the 2 written assessment tasks is a mandatory requirement for this course. 

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

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