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Offerings
MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
1.
Understand the interaction of microbes with the environment, humans, plants and animals
2.
Demonstrate understand of the morphology, taxonomy and growth of microbes
3.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of microbial genetics
4.
Understand specific roles of microbes (e.gSymbiosis, parasitism, pathogenicity)
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Demonstrate the core skills required for the study of microbes
6.
Demonstrate the ability to use proper aseptic techinque
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Additional information
Unit content:The unit provides an introduction to the biology of bacteria, viruses, and fungi with a strong emphasis on developing practical microbiology skills in the laboratory. The interaction of micro-organisms with the environment, human beings, plant and animals is a major focus of this unit. Topics: microbial morphology, taxonomy, culture and growth and genetics; microbes as saprophytes; soil microbiology; microbes as symbionts and as parasites; microbes and human disease; public health and epidemiology; applied microbiology (biological control, food production, antibiotics).