Overview

Microbes are fundamental for both our survival and planetary health. In this unit you will gain a strong foundation in microbiology and microbial genetics, and relate this to the numerous ways in which microbes affect us and our planet. You will learn how microbiology can help solve some of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Francesca Short

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Francesca Short
Ms Brianna Steed

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

A threshold hurdle applies across the combined total of the Theme tests and the Examination.  You must achieve at least 45% of the marks available to meet the hurdle requirement.

Assessment

1 - In semester assessment
2 - Theme test
3 - Final assessment - Exam (1 hours and 40 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Technology resources

Availability in areas of study

Microbiology