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Applied Microbiology
Undergraduate | TAS-ZAS121 | 2023
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- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 14 weeks
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Applied Microbiology
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Explain key microbiological concepts using applicable scientific terminology and relevant real-world examples
- Apply microbiological methods and techniques in the context of applied microbiological studies
- Analyse and interpret microbiological data to address questions relevant to industry or other real-world contexts
- Reflect on own technical practice and transferable skills to generate plans for self-development
- 1. Applied Microbiology - An Introduction
- 2. Impact of Microorganisms
- 3. Microbial Systems – Part 1
- 4. Microbial Systems – Part 2
- 5. Cell Structure & Function – Part 1
- 6. Cell Structure & Function – Part 2
- 7. Microbial Evolution – Part 1
- 8. Microbial Evolution – Part 2
- 9. Metabolic Pathways – Part 1
- 10. Metabolic Pathways – Part 2
- 11. Information Flow & Genetics – Part 1
- 12. Information Flow & Genetics – Part 1
- 13. Overview of Key Groups of Microorganisms Involved in the Production of Fermented Foods and Beverages
In this subject you will acquire fundamental conceptual knowledge in six key areas – the impact of microorganisms, microbial evolution, cell structure and function, metabolic pathways, information flow and genetics, and microbial systems - and develop a set of core microbiological laboratory skills. You will also learn how to apply the knowledge and skills you acquire to address questions of a microbiological nature, particularly for the purpose of achieving beneficial outcomes in natural and man-made environments, in industry, and in human and animal health and well-being.
This subject also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
- AT1: Report - Experimental Investigation Methods (35%)
- AT2: Technical Poster (35%)
- AT3: Scenario-based Group Presentation (30%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - Labs/field trips/workshops: up to 4 days per semester, including a 3 day workshop in Hobart.
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.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
TAS-SFS-ADGAssociate Degree in Applied Science (Fermentation and Separation)
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