BTH2830 Fundamentals of microbiology
Faculty of Science
BTH2830 Fundamentals of microbiology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTH2830
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BTH2830
4 units list BTH2830 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The overall theme of this unit is to introduce you to microorganisms. They will discover the diversity of microorganisms from viruses to bacteria to eukaryotes. They will learn their ecological role, their importance to the medical and food industry and how to identify, cultivate and control them. They will also gain an understanding of how microorganisms evolve and gain antibiotic resistance. The practical classes will introduce basic concepts such as aseptic techniques, staining and microscopy, isolation and enumeration of bacteria as well as control of microorganisms. Furthermore, you will be given the opportunity to explore the tropical environment and sample the air, water and soil samples as well as local food outlets. Thus they will develop a better understanding of the diversity of the microbial world. This unit will be the foundation to other third-year level microbiology units such as food, environmental and medical microbiology.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester testIn class test20%
- Lab reportsReport30%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain and describe the cell structure and function of viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes and how they differ from one another.
- 2
Cite examples and describe the role of microorganisms in the fields of medicine, food science and in the environment.
- 3
Explain how infections can spread and antibiotic resistance can be acquired, and be able to cite examples of important regional pathogens.
- 4
List and describe requirements for growth and replication of these microorganisms as well as methods for controlling bacterial and viral growth.
- 5
Perform aseptic techniques and be able to isolate and identify microorganisms using light/phase microscopy and a variety of media and staining procedures.
- 6
Collect, interpret, and present microbiological data via written practical reports.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Three 1-hour lectures and
- One 3-hour practical class per week
Active learning will occur in classes and lab sessions.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You must use Moodle as their definitive Learning Management System. Turnitin is also highly recommended.
Where it fits
BTH2830 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sunil Kumar Lal
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Adzzie Shazleen Azman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTH2830?
BTH2830 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BTH2830?
BTH2830 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including BTH3722, BTH3732, FST3711 and FST3820.
When is BTH2830 offered?
In 2021, BTH2830 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does BTH2830 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTH2830?
BTH2830 is part of Applied microbiology, Biotechnology and Tropical environmental biology.