Is an introduction to microbial groups with special emphasis on their roles in disease and aquatic ecology. Microbial form and function (nutrition, metabolism and interrelationships) are discussed in the context of aquaculture and human health. Examples of microbial diseases are considered. Students are introduced to the practice of scientific method in learning the theory and practical skills of microbiology.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: practical reports (20%), completed practical schedule (5%), laboratory diary (5%) 1,500-word essay (10%), semester test (10%), online test (5%), final 3-hr theory exam (45%)
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web dependent -
L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
Resource dependent teaching & learning -
L
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
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.
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Web dependent -
L
