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| 1.  
| Investigate concepts related to bacterial infections including aetiology, virulence factors, pathogenic mechanisms, epidemiology and transmission, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and prevention. |
| 2.  
| Critically evaluate the principles of the major classes or antimicrobial agents and critically evaluate their use in controlling infections. |
| 3.  
| Competently perform and interpret laboratory tests for the isolation and identification of clinically important bacterial pathogens. |
| 4.  
| Critically evaluate scientific literature, and communicate written and oral reports using appropriate language with a professional approach. |
| 5.  
| Demonstrate safe and effective laboratory practices in microbiology. |
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| Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
| 1.   |
Tests (2 x 60 mins) |
40% |
1,2,3,4 |
| 2.   |
Presentation (15 mins) |
15% |
1,2,3,4 |
| 3.   |
Written Assignment (1,500 words) |
15% |
1,2,4 |
| 4.   |
Practical Test (2 hours, hurdle) |
30% |
3,5 |
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