What do I need before taking MIIM30016?

Needs MIIM20001 and MIIM20002. Must be taken before or alongside it: MIIM30011.

Does MIIM30016 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 35%, Assignments 3%, Reports and essays 13%, Final exam 50%.

Can I take MIIM30016 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

MIIM30016 Techniques in Microbiology

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Final exam 50%
About 5 class hours a week
23% group work

Is MIIM30016 hard?

MIIM30016: About average. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Lab-based capstone: methods for identifying microbes and a research project you present.

After it you can

Identify microbes with molecular lab methods
Design an experiment with proper controls
Keep lab records and present your findings

What you need first

MIIM20001 and MIIM20002

Take in the same semester or earlier

MIIM30011

Can’t be taken together with

MIIM30013

Careers

Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist

How it’s assessed

Presentations 35%, Assignments 3%, Reports and essays 13%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is MIIM30016 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking MIIM30016?: Needs MIIM20001 and MIIM20002. Must be taken before or alongside it: MIIM30011.
Does MIIM30016 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 35%, Assignments 3%, Reports and essays 13%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does MIIM30016 have?: 5 h a week in class
Can I take MIIM30016 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate MIIM30016?: Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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