Plant-Microbe & Insect Interactions (BIOL7012)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
BIOL3011
Assessment methods
Prac A Report; Prac B Report; Oral presentation; Final Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor April Hastwell (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Associate Professor Brett Ferguson (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
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.
