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PLANT SC 2500WT - Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology II

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4110
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
Incompatible: OENOLOGY 2501WT or PLANT SC 2520WT
Assessment: Exam, practical reports, group project, quizzes
Syllabus:

An introduction to the biology of microorganisms and invertebrates of importance in agriculture, food, wine and natural ecosystems. Topics to be considered include: microbial growth, energy sources and nutritional categories; form and function of major groups of microorganisms; classification and identification; features of saprophytic, pathogenic, symbiotic and commensal lifestyles; interactions of microorganisms with their environment, including plants and animals; case studies of natural and managed microbial ecosystems; basic concepts of invertebrate taxonomy, physiology and function; external and internal anatomy; reproduction, life cycles, feeding relationships; practical skills for manipulating microorganisms and invertebrates and studying their activities.

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Units
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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
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Fri 07/05/2021 Fri 11/06/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10012 LE01 60 1 4 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Apr - 3 Jun Thursday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
10 Jun - 10 Jun Thursday 10am - 12pm Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre
Note: OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE STUDENTS impacted by border restrictions are able to enrol in this course and study remotely, however alternative practical activities will need to be completed in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14660 PR01 60 1 4 Mar - 4 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
11 Mar - 18 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
25 Mar - 25 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
8 Apr - 8 Apr Thursday 2pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Thursday 1pm - 3pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Charles Hawker, G22, Teaching Room
6 May - 6 May Thursday 1pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
13 May - 3 Jun Thursday 1pm - 5pm Southern Barns Soils, G2, Laboratory
13 May - 3 Jun Thursday 1pm - 5pm Southern Barns General, G2/G3, Teaching Room
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19123 TU01 60 1 4 Mar - 4 Mar Thursday 1pm - 2pm Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre
25 Mar - 25 Mar Thursday 1pm - 2pm Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre
8 Apr - 8 Apr Thursday 1pm - 2pm Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre