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MICR30070

Academic Year 2024/2025

Skills in Microbiology (MICR30070)

Subject:
Microbiology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed to begin to train students in basic microbiology skills. Students will learn how to search for, gather, and assimilate scientific information. Student will then write a scientific overview of the information gathered, which should demonstrate an appropriate level of comprehension. Each student will deliver an oral presentation summarizing the main findings of their literature review.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

- Search for and gather information from the scientific literature, read a scientific paper and describe the information
- Prepare a document based on this information using scientific language and style and deliver the major findings of the survey in an oral presentation

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

43

Autonomous Student Learning

42

Lectures

7

Small Group

7

Laboratories

15

Total

114


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
task-based learning; group work; lectures; critical writing; enquiry & problem-based learning; group and single presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Skills in Microbiology (INDM30070)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Literature review, submitted online. Week 10 Graded No
40
No
Viva Voce: viva style oral examination of literature survey Week 11 Graded No
20
No
Participation in Learning Activities: Debate presentation and participation - One debate per student but timing can vary depending on debate group Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10 Graded No
20
No
Exam (In-person): In class assessment Week 6 Graded No
20
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The module is a combination of group presentations, continuous assessment, and a research essay. Group presentations are commented on in the class and feedback for the continuous assessment and essays will be provided upon request once the results are posted.

Name Role
Dr Antonio Garzon Vico Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Cormac Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 11 Fri 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 11, 12 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50