2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MICR1125 Introductory Microbiology

10 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr John Barr
Email: j.n.barr@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is mutually exclusive with

MICR1120	Introduction to Microbiology
MICR1201	Introduction to Microbiology

Module replaces

MICR1010

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Micro-organisms are constantly in the news, primarily because of their disease-causing properties, including food poisoning. However microbes also have an amazing array of positive attributes which contribute to the well-being and indeed enjoyment of humankind, particularly in the area of food production, development of antibiotics and soil fertility. Just where would we be without microbes? Find out and learn more in MICR1125.

Objectives

Emphasis is placed on the role of microbes in water pollution; pest control; food production processes, food spoilage and preservation and food poisoning.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- describe the basic life cycles of bacteria and fungi;
- describe basic techniques used to identify and characterise bacteria and fungi;
- describe the roles of microbes in water pollution; pest control; food production processes, food spoilage and preservation and food poisoning.

Syllabus

- The module will introduce you to bacteria and fungal life giving details of their structure, growth and diversity.
- Several lectures are devoted to microbial techniques.
- The module will look at the positive way microbes are used in industry, including the food industry, and their potential to be food-bourne pathogens.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	18	1.00	18.00
Private study hours			82.00
Total Contact hours			18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

82 hours: reading round lectures, preparation for in-course assessments and exam.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Attendance monitoring at lectures

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course MCQ	formative	0.00
In-course MCQ	summative	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 00 mins	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 23/01/2018

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