Undergraduate Course: The Microbial World 2 (BILG08018)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| 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 extend knowledge gained in courses, such as Origin and Diversity of Life and The Green Planet, to promote an understanding of core concepts in microbial growth and form with an emphasis on diversity of biochemical function and metabolism. The importance of fundamental biochemical and genetic principles underpinning microbial life will be explored in the context of environmental, plant and industrial processes. |
| Course description |
The following topics will be covered in the course:
Microbial Ecology
Evolution and Survival
Applied Microbiology
Microbe and Plant Interactions
Engineering Microbes
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 extend knowledge gained in courses, such as Origin and Diversity of Life and The Green Planet, to promote an understanding of core concepts in microbial growth and form with an emphasis on diversity of biochemical function and metabolism. The importance of fundamental biochemical and genetic principles underpinning microbial life will be explored in the context of environmental, plant and industrial processes.
This course will provide foundational material to support teaching and learning in third year courses, such as Molecular Genetics 3, Molecular Microbiology 3, Genomes & Genomics 3, Applied Plant Biology 3 and Biotechnology 3. Since The Microbial World is delivering core material it will also be one of the required courses for the Biotechnology Honours programme. Students who alternatively take MII2 will require a B grade pass or above. These requirements will also apply to Molecular Microbiology 3.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Equivalent of the courses listed above. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2016/17, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 12,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
184 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
30 %,
Coursework
45 %,
Practical Exam
25 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Practical report. (25%)«br /»
Two Question Mark Perception data handling tests. (15% each) «br /»
Literature comprehension/data analysis. (15%)«br /»
Degree exam. (30%) «br /»
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| Feedback |
Exam Feedback Sessions |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | The Microbial World 2 | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | The Microbial World 2 | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- To be able to describe microbial diversity in relation to habitat
- Understanding of microbial differentiation and major evolutionary drivers
- To understand and be able to describe key principles of how microorganisms respond to abiotic and biotic chemico-physical environments
- Awareness of the major use of microorganisms and their products in current and emerging biotechnological applications
- To understand the principles and practicalities of microbial isolation
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Reading List
Brock Biology of Microorganisms - Michael T. Madigan and John M. Martinko (2014)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science - Joan Slonczewski, John Foster (2013)
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Literature Comprehension
Project Writing
Data Analysis |
| Keywords | Microbial Microbiology Biochemistry Metabolism Ecology Microbes Biotechnology |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Maurice Gallagher
Tel: (0131 6)50 5520
Email: MP.Gallagher@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Carolyn Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8651
Email: Carolyn.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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