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This course will help students develop as scholars and advance their research skills in areas of applied and molecular microbiology. With microbes being ubiquitous and ever more important to commerce, the course will offer opportunities to explore cultural and social perceptions of appropriate use of microbiological science. The course focuses on the critical evaluation of scientific evidence.
This course emphasises the study and use of microbes in multiple contexts, including for industrial microbiology, medicine, environment and genomics. The course can cover all kinds of microbes both cellular and viral.This course covers aspects of applied and molecular microbiology, spanning the field of industrial microbiology to biosafety. Students are encouraged to develop interests in the philosophy of discovery, microbial biotechnology, modern molecular tools to identify diversity, microbial genetics and biosafety.You will need to come prepared by reading assigned material in advance. Students are expected to be able to answer questions when called upon in class during discussions of this material. As a rule of thumb, set aside about 4-5 hours of self-study for every class hour (not including remedial review if it is required) and at least half of your preparation is before the seminar.
As a student in this course, I will develop the ability to:Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding and evaluation of experimental design, methodology and data (assessment task: tests).A sense of how scientists use constructive feedback to improve as a community (assessment task: reflection on participation).A sense of the importance and limitations of scientific and technical methodology (assessment task: tests).The ability to access and critically assess the scientific literature and techniques in applied and molecular microbiology. (assessment task: tests)Engage in science and technology issues with a broader understanding of their social context (assessment task: tests).Transferable skills register -Ability to manage teamwork. Most tasks require interactions with others to accomplish a task to a particular standard and on time.Greater competence in experimental approaches relevant to applied and molecular microbiology.Engage in science and technology issues with a broader understanding of their social context.
Subject to approval of the Head of School. RP: BIOL313, BIOL333, BCHM301/BCHM331
BIOL493
BIOL313, BIOL333, BCHM301/BCHM331
Jack Heinemann
Attendance is mandatory. Failure to attend could result in failing the course. Participation during seminars is expected. Plan to be called upon during sessions.Where you are required to present in class, the presentations are mandatory.Seminar participation reflection (20%).Mid course test (30%).Final test on selected questions from modules (50%). Format is essay or short answer.A student must attain a score of at least 40% in each listed category of assessment, AND at least 50% overall for the course, to be awarded a passing grade. For this course, the categories are “in course assessments” and “final test”.Collecting readings for this course is your responsibility. Wherever possible, links to readings will be provided on Learn. All course announcements will be distributed by email and/or announced on Learn or in session.Recommended preparatory course(s)To take this course, students will normally be expected to have had microbiology, biochemistry and molecular genetics to 200 level, and have successfully completed at least one of these courses: BIOL313, BIOL331/BCHM301, BIOL333.
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Domestic fee $1,066.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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 .