Microbiology

• • 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:

• RMI-SCB140-Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics

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)