# MICR20010
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#### Agricultural Microbiology (MICR20010)
Subject:
: Microbiology
College:
: Science
School:
: Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
: 2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
: 5
Module Coordinator:
: Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín
Trimester:
: Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
: On Campus
Internship Module:
: No
How will I be graded?
: Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
In this course you will be introduced to microbiological concepts relevant to agricultural, environmental and food applications. Examples will relate microbiological theory to the production & spoilage of foods & fodders, water quality, microbiological regulation of nutrient cycles, animal and plant health, and biotechnology. You will be introduced to common microorganisms and will consider growth, classification, genetics, survival and control by sterilization, disinfection, immunization and antibiotics. As part of the theoretical and practical aspects of the course you will gain experience with microbiological laboratory methodologies such as microscopy, sterile technique & the isolation and identification of pure cultures.
## About this Module
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### What will I learn?
###### Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:Explain why microbiology is relevant for agricultural, environmental and food applications. Describe the significance of microorganisms as agents of infectious disease and their control. Recognise the beneficial activities of microorganisms. Identify what is required for, and undertake a simple microbiological assessment of a product, process or system. Carry out specific experiments using acquired laboratory skills.
### How will I learn?
###### Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Specified Learning Activities | 18 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 10 |
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| Total | 112 |
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###### Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is a mixture of lectures and laboratory work throughout the course of the semester.
### Am I eligible to take this module?
###### Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
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###### Module Requisites and Incompatibles
**Equivalents:**\
Agricultural Microbiology (INDM20010)\
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### How will I be assessed?
###### Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exam (In-person): Final Exam in MCQ Format | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 | No |
| Report(s): Two Laboratory Reports to be submitted online - Individual submission dates to be one week after scheduled practicals and so will vary for each student. | Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 | Graded | No | 30 | No |
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###### Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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### What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
| --- | --- |
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
*Please see [Student Jargon Buster](https://www.ucd.ie/students/services/ucdstudentjargonbuster/) for more information about remediation types and timing.* \
### Assessment feedback
###### Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment\
###### How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback can be received from the module coordinator post assessment.
### Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Dr Luke Johnson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Jennifer Mitchell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Assoc Professor Peadar Ó Gaora | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
### When is this module offered?
**Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.**
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| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Fri 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 7 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 3, 7 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 4, 8 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 4, 8 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 5, 9 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 5, 9 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 6, 10 | Wed 11:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 8 | Week(s) - 6, 10 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
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