bio2mes micro ecol syst
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND SYSTEMATICS
BIO2MES
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will learn how micro-organisms interact with living and non-living environments (including plants, animals and other micro-organisms), how micro-organisms (especially bacteria) are classified and identified, how to apply modern molecular techniques in ecology and taxonomy, and the basics of bacterial genetics. The practical component teaches more advanced microbiological techniques and is strongly linked to the material covered in lectures.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BI02IMB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Brock Biology of Microorganisms | Prescribed | Madigan, MT, Martinko, J, Dunlap, PV and Clark DP 2012 | 13TH EDITION, SYDNEY, PEARSON |
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