Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers
To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [November, 2008] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).
Microbiology
MAJOR - MICROBIOLOGY
Related programs:
BOTANY MINOR
MICROBIOLOGY MINOR
ZOOLOGY MINOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MAJOR
ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOUR AND EVOLUTION MAJOR
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY MAJOR
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY EXTENDED MAJOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES EXTENDED MAJOR
This program changed from 2008. Continuing students who commenced between 2005 and 2007 and have not sought counselling to update their study plan should seek advice from Program Approvers at the time of enrolment.
First Year
The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:
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BIOL1101 |
Evolution of Biological Diversity# |
4.5 |
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BIOL1102 |
Molecular Basis of Life# |
4.5 |
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plus |
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CHEM1101 |
Chemistry 1A #, and |
4.5 |
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CHEM1102 |
Chemistry 1B #, or |
4.5 |
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CHEM1201 |
Introduction to Chemistry A, and |
4.5 |
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CHEM1202 |
Introduction to Chemistry B |
4.5 |
# Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers - may undertake the Extended versions of these topics: BIOL1601, BIOL1602, CHEM1601, CHEM1602.
Second and Third Year
36 units comprising:
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BIOL2121 |
Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity |
6 |
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BIOL2141 |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
6 |
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BIOL2162 |
Functional Biology and Experimental Design |
6 |
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BIOL2232 |
Foundations in Microbiology |
6 |
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BIOL3141 |
Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology and Infectious Disease |
6 |
plus 6 units from the following:
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BIOL2142 |
Disease and Immunology |
6 |
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BIOL2161 |
Plant and Algal Biology: From Environment to Biotechnology |
6 |
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BIOL2300 |
Special Topics in Biology A |
3 |
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BIOL2341 |
Animal Diseases and Defence |
3 |
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BIOL3003 |
Research Project in Biology A |
3 |
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BIOL3004 |
Research Project in Biology B |
3 |
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BIOL3005 |
Extended Research Project in Biology |
6 |
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BIOL3131 |
DNA to Genomics |
6 |
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BIOL3132 |
Protein to Proteome |
6 |
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BIOL3152 |
Conservation and Restoration |
6 |
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BIOL3162 |
Virology |
3 |
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BIOL3300 |
Special Topics in Biology B |
3 |
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ENVH2002 |
Health Aspects of Water Quality |
3 |
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ENVH2006 |
Public Health and Environmental Microbiology |
3 |
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ENVH3006 |
Public Health Engineering |
3 |
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MMED3921A |
Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
3 |
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Recommended Elective |
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STAT2304 |
Statistics for Biology |
3 |
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DOUBLE MAJOR IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Students combining a major in Molecular Biology with a major in Microbiology should undertake the following program of study:
42 units from:
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BIOL2121 |
Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity |
6 |
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BIOL2141 |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
6 |
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BIOL2162 |
Functional Biology and Experimental Design |
6 |
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BIOL2232 |
Foundations in Microbiology |
6 |
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BIOL3131 |
DNA to Genomics |
6 |
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BIOL3132 |
Protein to Proteome |
6 |
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BIOL3141 |
Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology and Infectious Disease |
6 |
plus 18 units from the following:
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BIOL2142 |
Disease and Immunology |
6 |
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BIOL2161 |
Plant and Algal Biology: From Environment to Biotechnology |
6 |
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BIOL2341 |
Animal Diseases and Defence |
3 |
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BIOL3003 |
Research Project in Biology A |
3 |
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BIOL3004 |
Research Project in Biology B |
3 |
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BIOL3005 |
Extended Research Project in Biology |
6 |
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BIOL3152 |
Conservation and Restoration |
6 |
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BIOL3162 |
Virology |
3 |
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ENVH2002 |
Health Aspects of Water Quality |
3 |
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ENVH2006 |
Public Health and Environmental Microbiology |
3 |
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ENVH3006 |
Public Health Engineering |
3 |
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MMED3921A |
Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
3 |
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Recommended Elective |
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STAT2304 |
Statistics for Biology |
3 |
Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education 30-unit major
Students who have elected to do Option B in the double degree Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education and are required to undertake a 30-unit major should follow the program of study specified above, without selecting 6 units from the selective list.
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