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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Microbiology
Reference AS1010 Version 9
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved May 2011 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with a broad knowledge and understanding of microbiology and its application.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of the main groups of microbes and their diversity in structure and function.
2 Demonstrate knowledge of the factors affecting the growth and survival of microbes.
3 Demonstrate an understanding of the positive and negative associations of microbes with humans.
4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key aspects of practical microbiology.

Indicative Module Content
History and scope of microbiology. Microbial diversity, structure and function. Microbial growth and its control. Destruction of microbes. Antimicrobial agents. Human indigenous microflora. Public health microbiology, sources of infection, spread of disease, disease control, and hospital infections. Major microbial human diseases. Food pathogens. Toxins. Food spoilage. Applied environmental, industrial, forensic, and clinical microbiology. Microbiological hazards and risk assessment. Collection and preservation of samples. Aseptic technique. Enumeration, isolation and identification of microbes.

Module Delivery
This is a lecture based module supplemented by tutorials, practical laboratory classes, on-line support material and guided reading.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 50 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 100 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: One exam consisting of objective questions.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A: a score of 70% or above is required
B B: a score of between 60-69% is required
C C: a score of between 50-59% is required
D D: a score of between 40-49% is required
E E: a score of between 35-39% is required
F F: a score of less than 35% is required
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 MADIGAN, M.T. et al. 2015, Brock biology of microorganisms. 14th ed. Pearson.
2 POSTGATE, J.R. 2000, Microbes and man. 4th ed. Cambridge University Press.

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