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Molecular Microbiology Research Skills

MICR3042

This Unit of Study focuses on practical skills that are essential for laboratory research into molecular microbiology. We will focus on three key areas of modern microbiology: Environmental microbiology and the techniques required for the study of complex microbial communities; Microbial biotechnology, which explores how microbes can be used as cellular factories to produce useful products; and Medical microbiology, where we will introduce some important molecular techniques such as producing gene deletions and knock out strains to study phenotypes important in microbial pathogenesis. The Unit will be assessed by in-lab continuous assessment, one written report, planning and protocol development, one 1-hour exam on the theory lectures and one 1-hour problem-based exam based on practical work. Students enrolling in MICR3042 must also take the complementary Unit of Study MICR3032/3932.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: MICR3042

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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