Environmental Microbiology - MICR3071
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science
Course Outline: http://www.babs.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: MICR2011
Excluded: MICR9071
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
A series of lectures and practical sessions cover key themes in contemporary environmental microbiology including microbial diversity and function, sensing and adaptive responses of bacteria, biogeochemical cycling and microbial communities and interactions. Laboratory sessions allow students to gain experience in the experimental design and practical skills of research in the context of mini-research projects involving environmental issues. Students will gain theoretical and practical experience in modern molecular techniques for the direction, phylogeny and tracking of microbial communities. An online component of the course is used to support laboratory activities and help students track their own progress and understanding of the course content. This course emphasises how the principles and techniques of Environmental Microbiology can be applied to a range of environmental problems and lead to the development of sustainable resources and commercial applications, as expanded in Environmental Biotechnology (BIOT3081).
Note: Highly recommended: MICR2011, BIOC2201, BIOS2021 or BIOS2621.