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SBI182 - Microbiology and Immunology

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Biomedical Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(SBI173)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

SBI150

Unit Description

This unit will give students fundamental knowledge of the biology and taxonomy of microorganisms. It will introduce techniques for the observation, cultivation, and identification of microbes. Students will also be introduced to essential concepts regarding the interactions between microbes and their hosts, including the structure and function of key cells and molecules of the mammalian immune system.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, physiology, taxonomy, and genetics of microorganisms
2.	Describe techniques by which microorganisms can be observed, cultivated, and identified
3.	Explain and contrast the nature of growth of different microorganisms and how their growth can be controlled
4.	Describe the interactions between microorganisms and their hosts
5.	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental components of the immune system and their functions

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Tests (3 x 30 minutes)	35%	1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, physiology, taxonomy, and genetics of microorganisms 2 - Describe techniques by which microorganisms can be observed, cultivated, and identified 3 - Explain and contrast the nature of growth of different microorganisms and how their growth can be controlled 4 - Describe the interactions between microorganisms and their hosts 5 - Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental components of the immune system and their functions'
2.	Practical Worksheets (5 x 250 words)	30%	1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, physiology, taxonomy, and genetics of microorganisms 2 - Describe techniques by which microorganisms can be observed, cultivated, and identified 3 - Explain and contrast the nature of growth of different microorganisms and how their growth can be controlled 4 - Describe the interactions between microorganisms and their hosts
3.	Essay (1000 words)	25%	4 - Describe the interactions between microorganisms and their hosts 5 - Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental components of the immune system and their functions'
4.	Laboratory skill competency (30 mins)	10%	2 - Describe techniques by which microorganisms can be observed, cultivated, and identified 3 - Explain and contrast the nature of growth of different microorganisms and how their growth can be controlled'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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