Plant Microbe & Insect Interactions (BIOL3011)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
BOTN3007 or PLNT3807
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL2203 + BIOL2205
Assessment methods
Examinations & assignments
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Brett Ferguson (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Doctor April Hastwell (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
A/Prof Brett Ferguson & Dr April Hastwell
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Topics include molecular & biochemical interactions of plants with microbes & insects, cell signalling pathways, molecular & structural defence responses, disease diagnostics, applications in agriculture & biotech, as well as some interesting evolutionary & ecological aspects.
