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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Microbiology

526-205 Principles of Microbiology: Theory

Note:

Students may gain credit for only one of 526-201, 526-203 and 526-205.

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Ms C J Power, Dr I H Holmes

Prerequisite/s:

Biology 600-141 and 600-142. Chemistry at the 100 level is not essential but is highly desirable.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

52 Lectures (four a week, some of which shall be a computer assisted self learning program supplemented with additional tutorials)

Subject Description:

This subject aims to give the student who is not intending to major in Microbiology sufficient knowledge to understand how microorganisms are involved in a wide range of disciplines such as Agriculture, Biochemistry, Ecology, Genetics and Medicine. Successful completion of this subject should enable the student to:

Understand:

  • fundamental life processes and illustrate this understanding by using microorganisms as the prototype of all living things;

  • principles of host-parasite relationships and illustrate these principles with examples of pathogenic microorganisms and human diseases;

  • principles of taxonomy and phylogeny, as applied to microorganisms.

Appreciate:

  • biodiversity of microorganisms;

  • significance of microorganisms in the global, natural cycles of synthesis and degradation;

  • significance of the contribution of microorganisms to the fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination, continuous assessment of progress during the tutorial program.
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