01. Describe and explain the key principles underlying the ability of some microorganisms including viruses to cause disease in humans and other animals.

Activities:

Lectures provide details on key principles and laboratory sessions enable experiments to be conducted to identify and classify pathogenic microorganisms. Skills and prac related theory is assessed via a written prac test at the completion of all practical classes.

02. Use key microbiological techniques to recognise and identify nonpathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms.

Activities:

Laboratory sessions enable students to use and practice techniques which are tested in the practical exam.

03. Conduct microbiological experiments and effectively communicate the results in written reports.

Activities:

Following the laboratory sessions, students are assessed in a prac test, and via a seminar following the completion of the mini project.

04. Perform basic mathematical calculations and prepare graphic representations to aid in the interpretation of experimental data.

Activities:

Calculations and graphical representations will be performed as part of the laboratory classes, and instructions will be provided in the pre-lab talks and by the demonstrators

05. Demonstrate independent learning and research skills by locating, interrogating and evaluating relevant scientific information.

Activities:

Students will be instructed in the lectures and during the laboratory classes on the importance of accessing appropriate and reliable sources of information.