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PLANT SC 2520WT - Microbiology and Biotechnology 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) 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
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
10013 LE01 56 4 4 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Apr - 3 Jun Thursday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
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
12065 PR01 56 4 4 Mar - 4 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
11 Mar - 18 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
25 Mar - 25 Mar Thursday 2pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
8 Apr - 8 Apr Thursday 2pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
29 Apr - 29 Apr Thursday 1pm - 3pm Charles Hawker, G22, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 29 Apr Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Charles Hawker, G22, Teaching Room
6 May - 27 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12066 TU01 56 4 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
6 May - 6 May Thursday 1pm - 2pm Charles Hawker, 205, Teaching Room
13 May - 13 May Thursday 1pm - 2:30pm Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre
20 May - 20 May Thursday 1pm - 2pm Charles Hawker, G22, Teaching Room
27 May - 3 Jun Thursday 1pm - 2pm Charles Hawker, 205, Teaching Room