NSCI6125 – Applied Microbiology for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI6125
Module title
Applied Microbiology for Applied Science
Prescription
To enable students to develop and apply advanced knowledge and practical skills in microbiology within industrial and research settings.
Programmes
- NZ2553
- SC0901
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Analyse the roles microorganisms play in industry, such as food production, industrial processing and environmental settings. LO2: Evaluate methods used to control microorganisms in processes, such as food production, environmental and industrial settings.
- Content
- - Food spoilage, food-borne illness - Hygiene analysis, microbial analysis of food - Food shelf-life - Microbial biofilms - Biotechnology applications - Large scale cultivation of microorganisms - Recent developments in microbial cultivation and detection - Water quality and waste-water treatment - Environmental microbial processesFood - Preservation techniques - Hygiene and sanitation - Food safety plans, HACCP and regulations - Environmental quality - Social, ethical, and cultural implications
- 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 akonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course supports both achievement and competency-based assessment. Competency-based course completion: Akonga must successfully complete all specified assessment items in order to pass this course. Achievement based course completion: Akonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.