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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Advanced Microbiology
Reference AS3433 Version 2
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved February 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to examine a range of topics related to advanced microbiology.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate understanding of the role and applications of biofilms, cell signalling, and molecular biology in medical, environmental and food microbiology.
2 Explain the rationale and process for drug discovery from aquatic micro-organisms.
3 Understand the role of micro-organisms in the remediation of the environment.
4 Examine current topics of interest in the field of advanced microbiology.

Indicative Module Content
Biofilms in medicine, food hygiene and the environment; cell signalling in the environment and its role in pathogenesis; application of molecular biology in environmental, medical and food microbiology; aquatic microbes as a source of pharmaceuticals; exploitation of micro-organisms for environmental clean-up; bioremediation; biodegradation; current topics - will allow delivery to be tailored to current interests and will be influenced by current advances/topics of the time.

Module Delivery
The module is based on lectures with an element of student centred learning and focussed tutorials on recently published research. Appropriate guest seminars will enhance the delivery of the unit.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 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: Unseen, closed book examination

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 Successful completion of Stage Two of the course, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Directed reading will consist of a selection of articles from current journal papers and recent reviews of topics of relevance.

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