School Of Science And HealthMicrobiology 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300300.2
Discipline: MICROBIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of introductory biology, including an understanding of the diversity of living organisms and basic concepts of cell structure and function.
Equivalent Units
14434 - Microbiology 1, BI106A - Biological Sciences, J2029 - Basic Microbiology, MI201A - Microbiology 2.1 (V1)
Incompatible Units
300331 - General Microbiology
Prerequisite
300221 Biology 1 OR 300222 Biology 2 OR 300792 Biology A - The Diversity of Life OR 300793 Biology B - Cellular Processes OR 300543 Cell Biology OR 300539 Biodiversity
About this Unit
In 2013 this unit will be replaced by 300833 - Microbiology 1. Microorganisms are important in all aspects of our lives. In this unit students will explore the diversity of microorganisms and their significance in the environment, in foods and industry as well as in health and disease. Students will be introduced to the structure, reproduction, classification, cultivation and enumeration of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists. The conditions required for growth and survival of microorganisms will be studied as well as physical and chemical methods of control. Students will conduct laboratory exercises designed to develop their skills in culturing and observing microorganisms and in designing experiments to test microbiological concepts. This unit is a pre-requisite for Microbiology 2 and Level 3 Microbiology units.
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