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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Microbial Biotechnology for Industry | |||
| Reference | PL3433 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with the ability to examine a range of topics related to the application of microbiology to biotechnology and the bioscience industry. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| 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 | Explain the role of micro-organisms in the remediation of the environment. |
| 4 | Examine current topics of interest in the field of microbial biotechnology and industrial applications of microbiology. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 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 |
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| The module is based on lectures with an element of student centered learning and focused tutorials on recently published, topical, research. Appropriate guest seminars will enhance the delivery of the module. |
| 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 | |||||
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| 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: | Closed book examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (CW1) 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 |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF level 9 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| None. | |