Warning! This subjects requires on campus attendance. Refer to Special Requirements for more information.
Undergraduate RMI-SCB200-2021
Microbiology
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
$1,893 $2,143
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
Online and other materials
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 31 May 2021
QS RANKING 2021
15
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
23
Subject details
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:
- 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
- Basic technical expertise in isolating and identifying bacteria in the laboratory
- Appreciate the hazards associated with handling bacteria in the laboratory and the relevant safety requirements
- Appreciate scientific English and be able to present written scientific and laboratory reports.
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- Introduction to Microbiology
- Bacterial Anatomy and Growth and Metabolism
- Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics
- Microbial evolution & Bacterial Taxonomy
- Microbial interactions with humans
- Antimicrobial agents and growth control
- Other unusual bacteria & Eukaryotic microorganisms - Parasitology
- Eukaryotic microorganisms - Mycology
- Food Microbes - 'the good and the bad'
- Environmental Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology
- Virology
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Special requirements
- AttendanceDetails - 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
- OtherDetails -
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.
This subject follows on from the introductory studies in microbiology undertaken in SCB140 Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics. Your study will increase your depth of knowledge and practical skills in microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms of importance to humans. Topics covered in lectures include microbial ecology, bacterial growth and metabolism, microbial genetics, taxonomy of bacteria, mycology, parasitology and virology. There is also an emphasis on bacteria of importance to humans and the subject covers medically important pathogens and organisms relevant to the fields of food, industrial and environmental microbiology.
Please note the dates below for the compulsory requirements for this subject to attend laboratory classes at RMIT University's City Campus in central Melbourne. These practicals are a hurdle and attendance is mandatory in order to pass the subject.
In practical class you will study the key characteristics used in identification of important bacteria. You will also cover basic techniques in mycology and some tools used in environmental monitoring.
- Practical assessments (40%)
- Invigilated exam (50%)
- 2 x 5% online tests (10%)
Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21)
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