2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | In Person |
Location of delivery: | SIGHTHILL |
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Donald Morrison |
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
Face To Face | Lecture | 30 | The 11 lecture classes include direct lectures, quizes, tutorials and a revision session. |
Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 19 | Practical classes and workshops - Four practical laboratory classes which cover microscopy, aseptic techniques and growth media, enumeration of bacteria and staining techniques. Three workshops providing skills for the essay assessment - covering essay skills, literature searches and using feedback. |
Online | Guided independent study | 151 | Guided independent study - in addition to the lecture material the students are provided with pre and post class material, including readings material for each lecture class, tutorial exercises, post lecture quizes and videos for lab classes. |
| Total Study Hours | 200 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 | |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
Practical Skills Assessment | 30 | 3~6 | Week 6 | HOURS= 3 hours | Practical Skills AssessmentGram Stain Skill • you are required to perform a Gram stain of a bacterial culture, view the stain under the microscope, record and interpret the results.• you can prepare several Gram stains within the allotted time (2 hours), but we will only assess the one you select.• Once you are happy with your Gram stain you will make the assessors aware, and they will come and assess your stain using the criteria provided on Moodle.Other Lab Skills• you will be assessed through questions and observation during the lab session on your understanding of and skills in staining, microscopy, aseptic technique, lab waste management and health & safety. |
Class Test | 40 | 1~2~4~5 | Week 12 | HOURS= 1hr15mins | The Class Test is an on campus closed book, invigilated and timed assessment. A 60 question MCQ which covers material provided in the module text book readings, the tutorial and the class lecture material. |
Essay | 30 | 1 | Week 8 | , WORDS= 750 words | Essay - Adopt a MicrobeDescribe your adopted/chosen microbe (discovery, classification, habitats, general characteristics, significant features etc) and explain its impact/significance. |
Component 1 subtotal: | 30 | | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 70 | | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |