FDSC2027K Microbiology

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is part of the Stage 2 core curriculum for Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Sciences and Technology (GDIC) students undertaking a BSc degree programme in Biological Science, Food Quality and Safety, or Horticulture.

This module will introduce the fundamentals of microbiology including the cell structure and function, differentiation and growth, metabolic diversity, and the molecular biology of microorganisms that we interact with everyday. Students will gain an appreciation of the diversity and functions (both good and bad) of the microorganisms found in animals, plants, soil, and water as well as extreme environments where you might not expect anything to survive, but there are microorganisms that thrive!

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will have fundamental knowledge of microbiology and should be able to:

• Compare the development, growth, and structure of various categories of microorganisms and understand their evolutionary relationships.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the methods used for the isolation, identification, and quantification of microorganisms.
• Describe the classification of microorganisms (archaea, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) and integrate this with developments in taxonomic analyses.
• Discuss the significance of microorganisms and outline their influence on the environment and society.
• Explain broad aspects of microbiology at both the cellular and subcellular level.
• Understand the concepts that influence the the dynamics of microbial cell growth and apply this to nutritional requirements and environmental factors that affect growth.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

8
Specified Learning Activities

16
Autonomous Student Learning

77
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The key teaching and learning approaches used in this module include:

• Active/task-based learning
• Asynchronous discussion forums
• Case studies
• Class discussions
• Lectures
• Problem-based learning
• Tutorials

All learning materials/resources (Lecture recordings, slides, and transcripts) will be available in the Brightspace learning environment. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of Trimester Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Continuous Assessment: Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short) Week 6 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Attendance: Attendance to lectures and active participation during live Zoom sessions. Throughout the Trimester n/a Other No

10
Continuous Assessment: Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short) Week 9 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Continuous Assessment: Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short) Week 12 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Continuous Assessment: Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short) Week 3 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Online automated feedback will be provided immediately following each Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short) continuous assessment exercise. Students will receive group/class feedback post-assessment during lecture sessions. Self-assessment and peer review activities will also be incorporated during lecture sessions to further benefit from group/class feedback.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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