MIC3011

Molecular biology of microorganisms

(SCI)

Associate Professor Peter Wright

12 points + 10 hours per week (four 1-hour lectures, 6 hours practical) + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MIC2011 and MIC2022

Synopsis: Bacterial and viral molecular biology including molecular genetics, control of gene expression, the intracellular transport and secretion of macromolecules in bacteria and the diverse mechanisms of viral replication. The impact of studies on the molecular biology of microorganisms on the development of recombinant DNA technology and the application of this technology to microbiology.

Assessment: Written (2000 words): 10% + Examinations (3 hours): 55% + Practical work/laboratory work: 35%