Overview
Microbiology is the scientific study of the smallest forms of life namely, bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. These fascinating organisms impact on our lives in many ways. On the negative side, they cause disease in humans, animals and plants, and they spoil our food. However, microorganisms are also of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of the diverse range of microbes including bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses, including their identification, classification, evolution, replication and interactions between microbes, their environment and hosts.
2.
Explain how microbes and microbial agents can impact humans and the environment, both positively and negatively, including the impact of antimicrobial resistance on global health.
3.
Safely and competently perform a broad range of microbiological and technical procedures in a laboratory setting, including the isolation and characterisation of selected microbes.
4.
Apply the principles of teamwork, collaboration and communication through laboratory investigations and the development of scientific reports.
5.
Critically review and analyse scientific literature, derive hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyse and interpret the data collected and communicate the findings to diverse audiences in an effective manner.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Science and Business - BSc&Bus3925 - Science and Business
Bachelor of Life Sciences - BLS3966 - Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 78 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Recommended Maths Electives
Level 2 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives24 Units of Credit:
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Additional Information
Honours
For information on Honours in Microbiology and Immunology, please see the Microbiology Honours entry in this Handbook.
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