Microbiology
Mr Christopher Panter
6 points * Second 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: GAS2121
Objectives On completion of this subject and GAS2121 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 Introduction to classification and identification. The genera of bacteria. Principles of microbial ecology and environmental microbiology; microbiology of air; aquatic microbiology; microbiology of domestic water, sewage and waste water; indicator organisms; soil microbiology; composting microbiology and biogeochemical cycles; pollution microbiology. Microbial genetics. Introduction to virology. The subject is taught by lectures and laboratory sessions. Laboratory work includes individual and group projects.
Assessment Tests: 60% * Laboratory work: 40% * Satisfactory work 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
Tortoa G J and others Microbiology: An introduction 5th edn Benjamin-Cummings, 1995
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