Unit Award Scheme

113231

INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

Level: Level Three

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
shown knowledge of 1. the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and the role of each organelle	Student completed work
2. at least two examples of both types of organism and their classification	Student completed work
3. the main roles of bacteria in nature and the bio-industry	Student completed work
4. the gram stain technique for identifying bacteria	Student completed work
5. the structure of viruses	Student completed work
6. key theories on the origin of viruses	Student completed work
7. at least two diseases caused by viruses	Student completed work
8. the classification of viruses	Student completed work
9. the structure and main characteristics of fungi	Student completed work
10. at least two diseases caused by fungi	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to 11. compare eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure	Student completed work
12. explain why viruses are not classed as living	Student completed work
13. describe how viruses replicate	Student completed work
14. describe how bacteria replicate through binary fission	Student completed work
15. use a microscope correctly and safely.	Summary sheet

Approved 28 Feb 2020

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