Microbiology
Mr Christopher Panter
6 points * First semester * 7 hours of integrated lectures and laboratory work per week * Gippsland/Distance * When offered by distance education, laboratory work is completed in a seven-day block * Prerequisites: GAS1186 and GAS1282; or permission of subject adviser
Objectives On completion of this subject and GAS2122 (Microbiology) students will develop a thorough understanding of basic microbiological principles; competence in basic microbiological practical skills, together with an understanding of their need for such skills so that they may function as technically competent microbiologists; the ability to record, critically analyse, and discuss microbiological data.
Synopsis Development and scope of microbiology. Unity and diversity of microorganisms. Microscopy. Cultivation and handling of microorganisms. Staining; physical and chemical methods in microbiology. Structure and function of procaryotic cells. Nutrition of microorganisms; effect of environmental factors on microorganisms. Growth of microorganisms; sampling and enumeration. Microbial metabolism: catabolism. Control of microorganisms: sterilisation; disinfection; antimicrobial agents. The eucaryotic microorganisms: fungi; algae, lichens; protozoa; multicellular parasites; vectors of disease. Basics of immunology. The subject is taught by lectures and laboratory sessions. Laboratory work includes individual projects.
Assessment Tests: 65% * Laboratory work: 35% * Satisfactory performance in both written tests and laboratory work is required to pass the subject * Relevance of laboratory work to theoretical study: development of practical competence in the laboratory is considered vital to training in microbiology, and thus is weighted heavily in the assessment.
Prescribed texts
Brock T D and others Biology of microorganisms 7th edn, Prentice-Hall, 1994
Recommended texts
Tortova G J and others Microbiology an introduction 5th edn, Benjamin-Cummings, 1995
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