Assignment Title: Microbiological Report
Learning Outcomes:
2. Describe the diversity of micro-organisms
Rationale:
An understanding of the diversity and importance of micro-organisms will allow you to realise these organisms can be seen as the most valuable in the biosphere.
Brief: Task 2
Discuss the diversity of micro-organisms indicating the multitude of roles they play managing life as we know it.
Please take note of the assessment criteria and weightings below.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Demonstrates evidence of planning of the report through production of an outline draft.(5%) ignore this
2. Demonstrates evidence of a clear knowledge and understanding of the diversity of microbial life. (50%)
3. Evaluates the roles of micro-organisms in the natural environment. (40%)
4. Demonstrates evidence of appropriate research and referencing.(5%)
Type of assignment: Written report
Word count: 1500 words
Format:
All text should be fully justified, size 12 Arial font, with 1.5 line spacing, and normal margins. The report should contain page numbers and a header indicating your name, the module code and the assignment title. You must include a completed assignment submission cover sheet. Reference relevant sources using the appropriate Harvard Referencing system.
Indicative reading:
Texts:
Burdass.D, (2009) The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly , London: Society for General Micro-biology ISBN 10: 0953683850
Champe,P, Harvey,R, Fisher,B, (2006) Microbiology. London: Lippacott Williams and Wilkins ISBN 10: 0781782155
Madigan,M.T., Martuko,J.,Dunlop,P.,Clark,D (2008) Brock Biology of Micro-organisms. London:Pearson Education ISBN 10: 0321536150
Journals:
Nature
Website:
www.micriobiologyonline.org.uk