Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subjects
Course planning information
Course notes
Students must attend all the lab sessions and submit all lab reports. Students must score a minimum aggregate of 50% in lab test and lab reports. Students must score a minimum of 40% in each of the tests in order to pass the course.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
Restrictions
You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Describe broadly the various kinds of microorganisms.
- 2 Describe the central roles of microorganisms in nature, and the importance of microorganisms in industries and in food preservation.
- 3 Apply the microbiological knowledge to evaluate and judge the effects of other physical or chemical processes on the microbial status and the quality of products.
- 4 Measure, quantify and describe a microbial population.
- 5 Design, execute and analyze experiments for the studying of microorganisms from the environment or food samples.
- 6 Discuss and explain the principles of microbial growth, metabolism and genetics.
- 7 Discuss the potentials of biotechnology, food microbiology, environmental and industrial microbiology in the production of useful products and in the waste-treatment processes.
- 8 Demonstrate in lab classes the use of microbes as research tools and model systems for the study of molecular interactions.
- 9 Describe and discuss the significance of microbes and their diversity in ecological processes and geochemical transformations
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | 10% |
| Written Assignment | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | 10% |
| Test | 3 4 5 8 | 10% |
| Test | 1 2 3 6 | 20% |
| Test | 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 | 50% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.
Compulsory
MICROBIOLOGY--AN INTRODUCTION
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