NSCI5506 – Microbiology in Industry
Module code
NSCI5506
Module title
Microbiology in Industry
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills to acquire the practical skills and theoretical knowledge in microbiology required to practise safely in a laboratory or industry setting.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Identification and differentiation of microorganisms
- Inoculation of media without contamination or production of aerosols
- Enumeration methods for microorganisms
- Food, water quality and industrial microbes of interest
- Factors affecting bacterial growth
- Culturing bacteria under a variety of conditions
- Where applicable, tikanga relating collection and disposal of samples from the taiao
- Traditional and molecular microbiology methods
- Sterilisation and disinfection - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Identify and differentiate microorganisms in an applied science work related environment.
LO2 Perform bacterial enumeration, identification and reporting in an applied science work related environment.
LO3 Describe bacterial cultivation and growth, and methods used to control microbial growth. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Learners will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
