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- Understand the diversity of microscopic life.- Understand the cellular structures and functions of microbes.- Understand how microorganisms grow and the mechanisms they employ to generate energy for growth. - Detail the role of different microorganisms as disease-causing agents - Define the principles of infection and the immune response- Discuss the potential uses of microorganisms in industrial applications such as brewing, antibiotic production and water treatment.- Recognize the importance of microorganisms in biogeochemical events.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 67 |
Total | 112 |
It is recommended that you have an understanding of basic biology of the cell. This includes concepts such as metabolism, membranes, genetic code and a basic understanding of chemistry.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final exam involving essay and short answer questions | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Assignment: Computer aided learning using the Virtual Unknown software | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: In semester MCQ exam | Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: in semester MCQ exam | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Ms Liz Hannon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Hilary McMahon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Wim Meijer | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jennifer Mitchell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Cormac Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Kevin O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |