Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module students should be able to:Explain why microbiology is relevant for agricultural, environmental and food applications. Describe the significance of microorganisms as agents of infectious disease and their control. Recognise the beneficial activities of microorganisms. Identify what is required for, and undertake a simple microbiological assessment of a product, process or system. Carry out specific experiments using acquired laboratory skills.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 10 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 18 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): Final Exam in MCQ Format | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Report(s): Two Laboratory Reports to be submitted online - Individual submission dates to be one week after scheduled practicals and so will vary for each student. | Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 | Graded | No | 15 |
No |
| Exam (Online): Online exam on practical material | Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback can be received from the module coordinator post assessment.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Jennifer Mitchell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Assoc Professor Peadar Ó Gaora | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Greg Tsolkas | Tutor |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Fri 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 7 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 3, 7 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 4, 8 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 4, 8 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 5, 9 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 5, 9 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 6, 10 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 8 | Week(s) - 6, 10 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |