This document summarizes a module on Introduction to Microbiology taught between 2012-2018. The 10-credit module was aimed at giving students an appreciation of the microbial world and laboratory skills. It covered topics like cell structure, microscopy, taxonomy of microbes, growth, and infection. Assessment included laboratory practicals, tests, assignments and an exam testing knowledge and understanding of microbial groups, cell structure, and laboratory techniques.

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BI1H78 - Introduction to Microbiology 09 MAY 2012 - 30 SEP 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
Module Code: BI1H78
Module Title: Introduction to Microbiology
Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Faculty Group: Department of Science and Sport
Faculty Sub Group: N/A
Module Leader: Martin B Powell
Module Team: David Brown , Emma Hayhurst
First Intended Intake: NOV 2012 Final Year of Intake: NOV 2012
Date Validated: 31 JUL 2007 Date Closed: N/A
Credit Value: 10 Credit Level: 4 (Certificate (C))
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module: N/A
JACS Code:
ASC Code:
Document Version Information
Version: 1
Valid From: 09 MAY 2012
Valid To: 30 SEP 2018
Module Aims
To give the student an appreciation of the diversity of the microbial world and to illustrate the principal structural
features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
To enable students to handle micro-organisms in a safe and competent fashion in the laboratory
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2. Content Summary
A comparative review of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, to include membrane structure and intra- and
extracellular structures.
Principles of microscopy
The diversity of micro-organisms, to include the major microbial taxonomic groups, including Archaea, bacteria,
algae, fungi and viruses
Introduction to infection, infectious disease and epidemiology including the immune response to infection
Microbial growth
Practical sessions to include: calibration of oil immersion objectives, bacteriological staining methods, basic
microbiological handling techniques and identification of bacteria using the API20E system
Learning and Teaching Methods
Activity Type Hours
Lecture 30
Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Study 58
Total Hours Selected 100
Learning Outcomes
# Learning Outcome
1 Show a knowledge and understanding of the major features of the principal microbial groups and the
methods used in their classification.
2 Understand the basic principles of cell structure and function.
3 Have acquired a knowledge and understanding of the laboratory techniques associated with this academic
discipline.
Module Requisites
Pre / Co Requisites
Not Yet Completed
Other Requisites
Other Prerequisite(s):
N/A
Other Corequisite(s):
N/A
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3. Assessment Criteria
Assessment
Category
Assessment Description Duration Word
Count
Weight
(%)
Best
of?
Practical Lab practical 1 4 lab sessions 480 N/A 20 No
Set Exercise -
Time
Constrained
Classroom test -
Time
constrained 1
Between 6-8
classroom tests with
5-10 nquestions per
test
0 N/A 15 No
Written
Assignment
Time
constrained
assessment 1
4 essays for written
exam (unseen)
practise
N/A 500 15 No
Written Exam Written exam -
closed book
(unseen) 1
Final examination at
the end of the
module
120 N/A 50 No
Assessment Matrix
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria 1 2 3
Written exam - closed book (unseen) 1 Yes Yes -
Classroom test - Time constrained 1 Yes Yes -
Lab practical 1 - - Yes
Time constrained assessment 1 Yes Yes -
Reading List
# Reading List Entry
1 Hogg SI (2005). Essential Microbiology (John Wiley and Sons)
2 Staley, Gunsalus, Lory and Perry (Second Edition). Microbial Life (Sinauer)
3 Where possible the most current version of reading materials will be used during the delivery of this module.
Comprehensive reading lists are provided to students in
4 39
5 their handbooks and via the Blackboard Learning environment. Reading Lists will be updated annually.
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4. Key Skills
# Key Skill
1 1. Intellectual skills
2 2. Communication skills
3 3. Organisational skills
4 4. Interpersonal/teamwork skill
5 5. Numeracy skills
6 6. Computing and IT skills
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