Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Environmental Microbiology (Sri Lanka)

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MIC09805
Module leader: Aimeric Blaud
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

This module builds on fundamental microbiological principles to examine the roles and interactions of microorganisms in various natural and engineered environments. The module will focus on several key areas including: the roles and importance of microbial communities in a range of autochthonous environments; metabolic and structural adaptations to niche habitats; approaches to assessing microbial community structure; and the potential application of microorganisms in environmental quality assessment and various industries.
This module will demonstrate the importance of microorganisms in diverse ecosystems; their versatility and ability to thrive in almost every environmental condition and highlight ways in which microorganisms contribute to our daily lives through application in industrial bioprocesses; environmental remediation and microbiological quality assessment. Theoretical and practical knowledge of microbiological and molecular methods to assess microbial populations will enhance your appreciation of the complexities and challenges associated with the study of microorganisms in various settings.
These themes will be explored in lectures, tutorials and workshops and through practical activities that will develop your competency in microbiological laboratory techniques as well as research methods including experimental design; problem solving and interpretation and critical appraisal of data.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Evaluate the roles and interactions of microorganisms in various natural and engineered environments.
LO2: Illustrate metabolic and structural adaptations required to survive in niche habitats and how changes in environmental conditions affect overall structure and function of microbial communities.
LO3: Relate microbial adaptation to potential industrial and environmental applications.
LO4: Design and conduct a practical based assessment of environmental quality and apply problem solving approaches to the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
LO5: Critically examine current microbial and molecular approaches to the study of microorganisms in the environment and their application in environmental assessment.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SRI LANKA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aimeric Blaud
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 8 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 21 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Groupwork (Scheduled) 8 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 163 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Laboratory report 60 4,5 14/15 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Oral Presentation 40 1,2 & 3 11 HOURS= 00.20, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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