MICRO 2504 - Microbiology II (Biotechnology)
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Course Details
| Course Code | MICRO 2504 |
| Course | Microbiology II (Biotechnology) |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Molecular & Biomedical Science, Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 5 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | BIOLOGY 1101 & BIOLOGY 1201 or BIOLOGY 1202 |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | MICRO 2500, MICRO 2502, MICRO 2000, MICRO 2004 & MICRO 3003 |
| Assumed Knowledge | CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1101 & CHEM 1200 or CHEM 1201 |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course is an introduction to microbiology that provides a strong grounding in fundamental aspects of the basic biology of bacteria and bacterial viruses as well as aspects of molecular biology and genetics. Emphasis is placed on biotechnological applications of bacteria such as the cloning of bacterial genes, expression of recombinant proteins for therapeutic and industrial uses and development of biological control agents. Topics covered include: introduction to microorganisms and their environment, microbial structure and function; microbial molecular biology and genetics; bacterial viruses; new and emerging pathogens of humans and other animals; mechanisms by which micro-organisms cause disease in plants and animals; biotechnological applications of bacteria. Students enrolled in this course will attend one or more of Practicals A, B and C offered by the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science. Refer to Current Students Online Enrolment information at www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au for further information. |
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