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PLANT SC 2520WT - Microbiology and Biotechnology II

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3710
Campus: Waite
Contact: Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: (BIOLOGY 1101 or BIOLOGY 1001) and (BIOLOGY 1201 or equivalent)
Incompatible: PLANT SC 2500WT, OENOLOGY 2501WT or PLANT SC 3500WT
Assessment: Quizzes, exam, practical reports, group project
Syllabus:

This course provides both an introduction to the biology of microorganisms relevant to the areas of agriculture, food and wine (including natural ecosystems), and an insight into how biotechnology can be used in industry to improve nutrition and sustainability of foods. Ethical issues, policies and consumer perspective concerning biotechnology for food production are also explored using current examples. Practical sessions provide an opportunity to learn techniques essential to the areas of Microbiology and Biotechnology including application of skills to undertake a group project on food fermentation or spoilage. The key concepts of the course are integrated into case studies, lectorials and workshops where students have the opportunity to apply their problem solving skills. For the first 6 weeks, lectures are shared with Microbiology for Viticulture and Oenology II and Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology II, whereas practical classes and tutorials for the three courses are co-timetabled but conducted at separate venues.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3710 Mon 13/03/2017 Fri 31/03/2017 Fri 05/05/2017 Fri 09/06/2017


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12400 LE01 40 1 2 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 10am - 12pm Charles Hawker, 130, McLeod Lecture Theatre
27 Apr - 1 Jun Thursday 11am - 1pm Charles Hawker, 117, Teaching Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12401 PR01 40 1 2 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Thursday 2pm - 6pm Charles Hawker, 131, Computer Suite
27 Apr - 27 Apr Thursday 2pm - 6pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
11 May - 25 May Thursday 2pm - 6pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12402 TU01 40 1 27 Apr - 27 Apr Thursday 10am - 11am Charles Hawker, 131, Computer Suite
4 May - 4 May Thursday 9am - 11am  
11 May - 11 May Thursday 10am - 11am Charles Hawker, 118, Teaching Room
25 May - 25 May Thursday 10am - 11am Charles Hawker, 131, Computer Suite
1 Jun - 1 Jun Thursday 10am - 11am Charles Hawker, 118, Teaching Room