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| Course Code | ANIML SC 3020RW |
| Course | Animal Microbiology & Invertebrates III |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | Roseworthy |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 7 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | BIOLOGY 1101 & BIOLOGY 1202 |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | PLANT SC 2003RW, PLANT SC 2500RW & MICRO 2500 |
| Assumed Knowledge | 6 units of Level I Chemistry |
| Restrictions | Available to BSc (Animal Sci) students only |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | An introduction to the biology of microorganisms and invertebrates of importance in and to animals. Topics to be considered include: form and function of major groups of microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans); classification and identification; features of pathogenic, symbiotic and commensal lifestyles; basic concepts of invertebrate arthropod and helminth taxonomy, physiology and function; reproduction and life cycles; practical skills for manipulating microorganisms and invertebrates and studying their activities. |
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