Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Science

School

Chemistry & Molec Biosciences

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
3L2W

Incompatible

MICR2000 (co-taught)

Prerequisite

Introductory level tertiary biology

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

Restricted to students enrolled in the Masters of Molecular Biology, Masters of Biotechnology and Masters of Bioinformatics programs.

Assessment methods

Online quiz (mid-semester)

Project report

Journal club

Final exam

Course enquiries

A/Prof Jack Wang (t.wang1@uq.edu.au)

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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Course description

This course explores the diversity of microorganisms, their cellular biology, growth & nutrition, metabolism, & basic genetics. The role of microorganism in disease, as well as their ecology & applications in biotechnology is also examined. Students will gain an insight into the immune response to infection by studying the innate, humoral & cellular immune systems & their functions in health & disease. The course provides the fundamental knowledge needed to proceed further in microbiology, but also for all courses or disciplines involving molecular biology & biotechnology.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile