Overview
The ecology and functional diversity of microorganisms in natural ecosystems and the use of microorganisms in bioremediation, biocontrol, and industrial processes.
Microbes are in action all around us. You will gain a practical knowledge of the use of microorganisms in bioremediation for improving the environment; in plant health for the control of pests and diseases; and in industrial processes from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage production.
About this paper
| Paper title | Microbes in Action |
|---|---|
| Subject | Microbiology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,173.30 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CELS 191 and (CHEM 111 or CHEM 191) and 72 further points
- Recommended Preparation
- MICR 221
- Schedule C
- Science
- Eligibility
- This paper is appropriate for students majoring in Microbiology and all biological and health sciences.
- Contact
MICR222 Convener: Dr Judith Bateup (judith.bateup@otago.ac.nz)
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Microbiology & Immunology's website
- Teaching staff
Convenor: Dr Judith Bateup
- Paper Structure
Lectures will cover the following areas:
- Microbial evolution and ecology
- Microbial interactions and biogeochemical cycles
- Water microbiology and public health
- Plant-microbe interactions
- Putting microbes to work in the environment
Assessment:
- Lecture test 15%
- Laboratory test 15%
- 3-hour final exam 70%
- Teaching Arrangements
Thirty-one lectures and seven 4-hour laboratory sessions.
- Textbooks
Required: Prescott's Microbiology by Wiley, Sandman and Wood, 12th edition, 2023, McGraw-Hill Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-265-12303-1
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of microbiology in preparation for advanced laboratory skills in 300-level and in graduate papers
- Display a practical knowledge of fundamental and applied microbiology, with the ability to assimilate complex information on a spectrum of interdisciplinary topics and to use this knowledge for applications in the workplace
- Develop an ability to communicate ideas about science