BIOL213-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Microbiology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

An introduction to the fundamental principles of microbiology and microbial genetics.

Prerequisites

Recommended Preparation

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 11:00 - 12:00 Jack Erskine 031 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 031 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Christchurch (5/8)
West 543 (12/8-19/8, 9/9-14/10)
 3 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Wednesday 15:00 - 18:00 Christchurch (5/8)
West 543 (12/8-19/8, 9/9-14/10)
 3 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Tutorial A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 Rehua 009
20 Jul - 2 Aug

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignment 20%
Academic skills test 5%
Final Exam 40%
Post-laboratory worksheets 15%
Pre-laboratory worksheets 20%

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Madigan, Michael T. et al; Brock biology of microorganisms ; Fifteenth edition; Pearson, 2018.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

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