BIOMO303-23B (HAM)

Advanced Microbiology

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Biomedical, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Charles Lee

Charles Lee
4241
TRU.G.17
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charles.lee@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper aims to provide knowledge and skills relevant to modern microbiologists by focusing on microbial functions of significance to natural and built ecosystem processes. This paper covers the physiology of the major groups of microorganisms involved in carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen cycling, including photoautotrophy, methanogenesis, methanotrophy, and chemoautotrophy. The phylogeny of bacteria and archaea and physiological adaptations for growth in extreme environments will be discussed. The paper concludes with an overview of microbial ecology and methods used in the study of microbial ecology.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through lectures, which are both in-person and over Zoom; some lectures may be Zoom-only. Attendance at laboratories is required unless permission for absence has been given by the Paper Convenor.

Hours of personal study would be commensurate with a third-year course consisting of approx. 72 contact hours. As a rough guide, students should expect to devote an equivalent amount of time to study and assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc, and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Acquire a basic understanding of microbial ecology, including the formation and prevention of biofilms
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  • Acquire an appreciation of microbiomes' functional roles and influences on human and ecosystem health
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  • Develop an understanding of the pathways that underpin microbial functions at the molecular level, including those enabling survival in extreme environments
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  • Develop an understanding of the techniques that facilitate modern microbiology, in particular molecular genetic techniques
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  • Develop, through practice, proficiency in a range of practical laboratory techniques related to microbiology and present the results in written and graphical form
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  • Discuss the role of bacteria in biogeochemical cycles, including carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur cycles, and identify the key features of major groups of organisms involved in these processes
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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There will be three Tests (one hour in duration), each constituting 15% of the final grade. The Laboratory Book will make up 15% of the final grade. The remaining 40% of the final grade is determined by the Exam.

The Tests are open-book and submitted via Moodle. The Exam will be in person and also open-book.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Tests
Sum of All
45
2. Test #1
11 Aug 2023
5:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test #2
22 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Test #3
13 Oct 2023
5:00 PM
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  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Laboratory assessment
20 Oct 2023
3:00 PM
15
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
6. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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