Microbiology

Study microbial diversity and cell function as foundations for microbiology. The subject develops growth concepts and microbial ecology, then examines quality controls and biosafety. Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.

Learning outcomes

• Explain microbial diversity and cell function using an appropriate example.
• Analyse a subject-related problem involving growth concepts and microbial ecology.
• Present reasoned evidence addressing quality controls and biosafety.

Main topics

• Microbial diversity
• Cell function
• Growth concepts
• Microbial ecology
• Quality controls
• Biosafety

Practical task

Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.

Assessment

Submit a microbiology portfolio explaining evidence and biosafety limits.