SPECIAL NOTE:
available to students undertaking BAgrSc, BSc, BBiotech, BNatEnvWildStud or BAppSc(Ag) course; the unit is a prerequisite for BSc students wishing to obtain a major in microbiology.
OFFERINGS
Unit
Sem 1
Sem 2
Full Yr
Spring
Summer
Winter
KLA210
H
Key Semester Dates
Semester
Note
Start Date
Census Date
Final WW Date*
End Date
Sem 2
12-JUL-2010
10-AUG-2010
30-AUG-2010
15-OCT-2010
*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Provides students with a basic knowledge of microbiology and mycology with a particular emphasis on bacteria and fungi. The unit covers the significance of microorganisms to us and the environment, their structure and function, and a brief outline of the diseases they cause. It also introduces virology, and the major taxonomic groups of macro and microfungi and their mutualistic or parasitic relationships with other organisms.
The practical component provides students with skills in the cultivation and identification of bacteria and fungi as well as an introduction to techniques in molecular microbiology.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: 3-hr theory exam in Nov (70%), practical exam during last week of sem 2 (20%), weekly assignments (10%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 26 lectures, 13 lab classes
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web supported -
H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Resource supported teaching & learning -
H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
Flexible scheduling -
H
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.
Special approval is required for enrolment into TNE Program units - campuses A, F, G, J, K, Q and Z click here for more information.
Web supported -
H
