Course Title: Microbiology (AD)

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Microbiology (AD)

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BIOL2368	City Campus	Undergraduate	155T Vocational Health and Sciences	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016
BIOL2368	City Campus	Undergraduate	174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021
BIOL2368	City Campus	Undergraduate	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Rauha Quazi

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Coordinator Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 51.4.05

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-requisites: ONPS2429 Introduction to Genetics & Microbiology

Students are not permitted to enrol in this course until the prerequisite is satisfied by a pass grade in the above specified RMIT course, or credit granted for the prerequisite course.

Course Description

This second year course follows on from the introductory studies in microbiology undertaken in Introduction to Genetics and Microbiology. It will provide you with an understanding of a range of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses. You will study the beneficial and harmful effects of microorganisms as well as the health and biotechnological applications of microbiology.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science:
1. Knowledge Capability: develop an understanding of appropriate and relevant fundamental and applied scientific knowledge with the ability to use and apply that knowledge in a wide range of situations, including new situations within the professional discipline.
2. Technical Capability: the selection and use of appropriate laboratory and other materials and equipment and the ability to employ them in a safe and responsible manner to achieve the desired outcome. This will include the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
3. Problem Solving: apply scientific principles and methods to identify and solve problems associated with a particular area of professional expertise.
4. Teamwork: contribute in a constructive manner to group and team activities and decision making processes

On completion of this course you should be able to:
1. explain the different growth requirements and the control of growth of a range of microorganisms
2. identify microorganisms based on biochemical reactions and colony morphology
3. recognise the importance of microorganisms to health & specific diseases
4. Work independently and cooperatively in the laboratory in a safe manner
5. Follow standard operating procedures

Overview of Learning Activities

• Face to face teaching to obtain an understanding of fundamentals of Microbiology.
• Laboratory work to give to you the skills in a range of microbiolgy laboratory techniques. It is also designed to build skills in critical analysis where you will be interpreting results based on your knowledge and technical capabilities.
• Videos, simulation, and laboratory sessions: to understand the key concepts of Microbiology and its practical applications, and how to apply theory to practice. You are encouraged to watch videos on special topics available in the Carlton Library. The lab work/simulations allow you to develop skills in understanding principles and critical analysis.

Overview of Learning Resources

You will use the current laboratory manual for each practical class. You will need to access this course on CANVAS (the RMIT online student learning system) on a regular basis to prepare for theory and practical classes. You will need to read some sections of recommended textbooks, laboratory instructions, and may be referred to other resources available in the RMIT Library, such as videos and subject guide. A library subject guide that you may find useful is
http://rmit.libguides.com/appliedscience

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 

Recommended text book: Tortora, Funke & Case. (2015) Microbiology: An Introduction, latest edition, Pearson/ Benjamin Cummings

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on assessment tasks.

Assessment Task 1 Knowledge quizzes 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3
AT1a Early Online Quiz 5% (Individual)
AT1b Mid Semester quiz 10% (Individual)
AT1c End of Semester quiz 10% (Individual)

Assessment Task 2 Practical Analyses 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3,4,5
AT2a Practical Exercise 25% (Individual)
AT2b Prac 5a/b 25% (Individual)

Assessment Task 3  Logbook submission 25% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 4,5
(Individual)