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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2007: Bachelor of Science (Microbiology and Biotechnology) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment patterns for student commencing Semester 1, 2007

  • This full-time enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult the program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
Year 1, Semester 1

SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Year 1, Semester 2

Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select at least 2 courses from:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI107 Physics
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCI111 Public Health Foundations
Plus select up to 1 introductory course from any faculty

Year 2, Semester 1

MBT251 Biochemistry
MBT263 Microbiology
Plus select at least 1 course from:
Advanced science course
Recommended courses:
FSN201 Principles of Food Preservation
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Plus select up to 1 course from:
Introductory or advanced course from any faculty
Recommended courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
CMN110 Australian Media Industries
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN250 Public Relations: Community and Media Liaison
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology

Year 2, Semester 2

MBT252 Molecular Biology
MBT253 Pathogens and Communicable Diseases
Plus select at least 1 course from:
Advanced science course
Recommended courses:
CHM202 Organic Chemistry
BIM212 Nutritional Biochemistry
FSN212 Principles of Nutrition
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
Plus select up to 1 course from:
Introductory or advanced course from any faculty
Recommended courses:
BUS108 Intro to Information and Communications Technology
CMN100 Critical Reasoning
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN251 International Communication
FIN221 Insurance and Risk Management
HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
SCS221 Social Psychology

Year 3, Semester 1

Select at least 2 courses from:
MBT301 Food Microbiology and Fermentation **
MBT361 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
MBT354 Immunology
Plus select at least 1 course from:
Advanced science course
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
LFS303 Pathophysiology
Plus select up to 1 course from:
Advanced course from any faculty
Recommended courses:
MKG301 Advanced Research Methods (marketing)

Year 3, Semester 2

MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT353 Microbial Pathogenesis
Plus select at least 1 course from:
Advanced science course
Recommended courses:
BIM351 Clinical Nutrition
FSN302 Food Chemistry and Analysis
SCI302 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
Plus select up to 1 course from:
Advanced course from any faculty
Recommended courses:
MKG321 Marketing Research Project

Options: Options are subject to having completed any prerequisites. Courses selected by students must also allow them to meet minimum requirements for Bachelor of Science degree program (eg max 10 x 1st year courses, min 5 x 3rd year Science courses).

** Not offered in 2007