BMS215 Microbial Biotechnology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides current information on the applications of microbiology and its links with biotechnology - both 'traditional biotechnology' eg wastewater processing and also the 'new Biotechnology'.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BMS215
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to describe the underlying principles of bacterial genetics, the importance of extrachromosomal elements and their role in antibiotic resistance;
* discuss the role of the microbiologist in industrial fermentations, describe the use of microorganisms in biotechnology and some industrial processes;
* describe the role of microorganisms in a number of areas of applied microbiology including sewage and wastewater treatment, biological control and food production.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus will cover the following topics: Module 1: Topics in Microbial Biotechnology * Sewage and wastewater treatment; * Microbial transformations of xenobiotic compounds; * Detection methods for pathogens; * Biological control; * Microorganisms and food production * Microbial killing, pasteurisation, disinfection and preservatives. * Algal biotechnology. Module 2: Bacterial genetics * Organisation of the bacterial chromosome, procaryotic DNA replication; * Procaryotic transcription and translation and regulation of gene expression. * Extrachromosomal elements Module 3: Industrial microbial fermentations * Isolation of microorganisms; * Strain improvement; * Fermentable substrates; * Inoculum production; * Outline of an industrial fermentation. * Fermentation of engineered microorganisms. * Antibiotic production
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.