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Microbiology - MICRB13983

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
 
  
   
 
Program: 3983 - Science/Computer Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
  

Plan Outline

Microbiology is the scientific study of the smallest forms of life namely, bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. These fascinating organisms impact on our lives in many ways. On the negative side, they cause disease in humans, animals and plants, and they spoil our food. However, microorganisms are also of great benefit. Indeed, microorganisms are the key participants for the turnover of nutrients and elements and they are the main producers of carbon and biomass. They turn the biological wheels on this globe and are responsible for sustainability of life. They also contribute to a better environment via recycling of organic wastes, maintenance of soil fertility and biodegradation of pollutants. Many foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceuticals and other products of biotechnology are products of microbial action. The genetic engineering of microorganisms is a fundamental aspect of molecular biology and the way of the future.

Plan Structure

A major in Microbiology is comprised of 72 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
Notes:
  1. MATH1041 Statistics for Life and Social Sciences, MATH1131 Mathematics 1A, or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A may be taken instead of MATH1031

Stage 2
PLUS 6 UOC from:

Stage 3
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major):

Honours

For further information on Honours in Microbiology, please see the Microbiology Honours entry in this Handbook.

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