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<p>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. </p>
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<p>•The diversity of microorganisms<br>
•Structure and function: viruses, bacteria, archaea and eukaryotic microbes<br>
•Physiology and metabolic pathways in microorganisms<br>
•Culture of microorganisms<br>
•Control of microorganisms<br>
•Microbial taxonomy and the identification of key taxonomic groups<br>
•Practical applications of microorganisms</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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Unit description
<p>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. </p>
Unit content
<p>•The diversity of microorganisms<br> •Structure and function: viruses, bacteria, archaea and eukaryotic microbes<br> •Physiology and metabolic pathways in microorganisms<br> •Culture of microorganisms<br> •Control of microorganisms<br> •Microbial taxonomy and the identification of key taxonomic groups<br> •Practical applications of microorganisms</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010911 - Microbiology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmic2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of SCBIO1010, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1001" target="_blank">SCBIO1001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed 1 of MICGC2011, SCBIO1032, MICGC2001</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain microbial diversity and the various roles of microorganisms in different environmental settings</p>
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<p> Analyse and interpret microbiological data</p>
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<p>Understand the fundamentals of experimentation in microbiology and risk mitigation strategies</p>
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<p> Communicate scientific information pertaining to microbiology</p>
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<p>Evaluate genetic mechanisms and implications</p>
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<p>Apply microbiology knowledge ethically and sustainably</p>
Assessment
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<p>Assessment of understanding of practical aspects of microbiology through the analysis and interpretation of data</p>
<p>Written report(s)</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
2, 3
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<p>Assessment of understanding of microbial concepts</p>
<p>Presentation </p>
<p>10-30%</p>
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
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<p>Quizzes testing retention of knowledge</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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<p>Theory Test</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>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.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010911 - Microbiology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmic2001">View unit fees</a>
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