School Of Science And HealthAnalytical MicrobiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300866.1
Discipline: MICROBIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A good general knowledge of microbiology and having the technical skills needed to work safely with microorganisms.
Equivalent Units
300307 - Analytical Microbiology
Prerequisite
300833 Microbiology 1
About this Unit
The unit provides a theoretical and practical introduction to wide range of microbiological techniques that are commonly used in medical science, industrial and food microbiology, environmental science, and research. Building on a basic understanding of microbiology the unit shows how microorganisms can be isolated, identified, and enumerated using traditional microbiological methods, modern variations on traditional methods, and more recent immunological and molecular methods. The laboratory component is an integral component of the unit as the students use a variety of techniques, methods and commercial systems that are applied in microbiological laboratories, and incorporates problem solving and inquiry based exercises.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are required to have laboratory coat, appropriate shoes and eye protection.