| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | General Microbiology |
| Unit ID: | SCMIC2001 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCBIO1001 or SCBIO1010) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (MICGC2001 and MICGC2011 and SCBIO1032) |
| ASCED: | 010911 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
The unit provides students with a strong foundation in microbiology. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to study higher level related subjects, and an understanding of the importance of microbiology in today`s society. Students will learn about the diversity of microorganisms, focusing on morphological, physiological and ecological characteristics. Important taxonomic groups will be covered, ensuring students have the theoretical knowledge to distinguish between key taxonomic groups. Students will be introduced to microbial growth, microbial genetics, bacteriology, mycology and virology. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Explain microbial diversity and the various roles of microorganisms in different environmental settings |
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| O2. | Analyse and interpret microbiological data |
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| O3. | Understand the fundamentals of experimentation in microbiology and risk mitigation strategies |
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| O4. | Communicate scientific information pertaining to microbiology |
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| O5. | Evaluate genetic mechanisms and implications |
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| O6. | Apply microbiology knowledge ethically and sustainably |
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| Unit Content: |
•The diversity of microorganisms
•Structure and function: viruses, bacteria, archaea and eukaryotic microbes
•Physiology and metabolic pathways in microorganisms
•Culture of microorganisms
•Control of microorganisms
•Microbial taxonomy and the identification of key taxonomic groups
•Practical applications of microorganisms |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
2, 3 |
Assessment of understanding of practical aspects of microbiology through the analysis and interpretation of data |
Written report(s) |
10-30% |
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| 2. |
1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
Assessment of understanding of microbial concepts |
Presentation |
10-30% |
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| 3. |
1, 2, 3, 5, 6 |
Quizzes testing retention of knowledge |
Quizzes |
30-50% |
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| 4. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Theory Test |
Test |
10-20% |
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