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Semester 2
The Microbial World 2 (BILG08018)
Subject
Biology
College
SCE
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
2
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Course Summary
A solid foundation in microbiology is essential for understanding how life arose on the planet and how global processes operate to sustain life. By using knowledge of microbial form and function we are also able to harness the power of microbes to solve industrial and environmental problems. This course will promote an understanding of core concepts in microbial growth and form with an emphasis on diversity of biochemical function and metabolism.
Course Description
Microbes rule the world (or at least influence it in major ways). A solid foundation in microbiology is essential for understanding how life arose on the planet and how global processes operate to sustain life. By using knowledge of microbial form and function we are also able to harness the power of microbes to solve industrial and environmental problems. This course will promote an understanding of core concepts in microbial growth and form, with an emphasis on diversity of function. The course covers material that all biologists should know. It explores microbes, their major properties, and how they influence processes, such as global warming, acid rain, and nutrient cycling in the world. It examines how microbes interact with plants to influence crop production and spoilage, or affect the safety of the food we eat. The course also explores how microbes are exploited in the biotechnology industry, as well as how we might make new products in the future, using cutting edge technology, such as synthetic biology. We aim to provide the following skill-base: Good microbial practice and bacterial characterisation, knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, report writing, and analytical skills, including data analysis, literature exploration and appraisal.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 64%, Practical Exam 36%
Additional Assessment Information
The outcome of the course will be based entirely on In Course Assessment. Practical report (36%)Question Mark Perception Test 1 (10%)Question Mark Perception Test 2 (26%)Literature comprehension/data analysis test. (28%)
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