LIFS3260
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
Spring 2015
Mon 18:00-18:50 – Room 2502 or LAB (Room 4160) (To be determined in due course)
Wed 14:00-16:50 – Lab (Room 4160)
Thu 18:00-18:50 – Lab (Room 4160)
Course Description: An introduction to microbiological techniques and principles through hands-on
laboratory activities and tutorials. Topics include isolation, cultivation, differentiation, identification,
control and exploitation of microorganisms, and prevalence of microorganisms in the body,
environment and food. Pre-requisite: LIFS2210 Co-requisite: LIFS3060 Credit Points: 3
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): On successful completion of this course, students are
expected to be able to: (1) recall information concerning basic microbiology laboratory techniques; (2)
demonstrate practical competence in basic microbiology laboratory techniques; (3) apply scientific
reasoning and knowledge to describe, analyze, interpret and explain experimental data; (4) apply basic
microbiological principles to daily life and special situations; (5) work and coordinate effectively in a
group to develop collaborative projects; (6) operate ethical laboratory practices such as safety and
environmental protection; and (7) evaluate and design laboratory experiments, interpret experimental
data and write up the results in accordance with appropriate scientific conventions.
Teaching & Learning Activities:
 Scheduled Activities: experiments, demonstrations & project in the laboratory, tutorials
 Preparative & Follow-Up Activities: reading lab manual, sample lab reports, reference books &
internet resources; watching course videos; writing reports; participating in online discussion
Assessment Scheme:
 Written Continuous Assessments – Quizzes, Lab Reports & Online Forum (40%), assessing
ILOs 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7
 Experimental Skills (25%), assessing ILOs 2 & 6
 Written Final Exam (35%), assessing ILOs 1 & 3
Student Learning Resources: laboratory manual, sample laboratory reports, course videos, the
textbook used in LIFS3060, internet resources
Course Schedule:
Week
Dates
1
2/2 (M), 2/4 (W), 2/5 (T)
2
2/9 (M), 2/11 (W), 2/12 (T)
3
2/16 (M)
4
2/23 (M), 2/25 (W), 2/26 (T)
5
3/2 (M), 3/4 (W), 3/5 (T)
6
3/9 (M), 3/11 (W), 3/12 (T)
7
3/16 (M), 3/18 (W), 3/19 (T)
8
3/23 (M), 3/25 (W), 3/26 (T)
9
3/30 (M), 4/1 (W), 4/2 (T)
10
4/9 (T), 4/13 (M), 4/15 (W), 4/16 (T)
11
4/20 (M), 4/22 (W), 4/23 (T)
12
4/27 (M), 4/29 (W), 4/30 (T)
13
5/4 (M), 5/6 (W), 5/7 (T)
Activities
Course Introduction, Practical 1
Practical 2
Practical 2 cont.
Practical 3
Practical 3 cont., Pre-Project Briefing & Practice
Project (Week 1)
Project (Week 2)
Project (Week 3)
Practical 4
Practical 4 cont.
Practical 5
Practical 6
Practical 6 cont.
Instructor: Dr Eugene Siu Chun HUNG (x7303, Room 5451, bohsc)
Technologists: Mr Simon LAU (x7325, Room 6217, bosimon), Ms Mandy CHAN, Ms Kim LI, Mr
Ka Lun SO, Mr Francis WONG, Mr Yau Ming WONG
Teaching Assistants: Mr Zhe CAO (zcaoad), Mr Guanbin GAO (ggaoab), Mr Dayi LI (dliah),
Miss Gege YANG (gyangah), Miss Xiaofang ZENG (xzengaj), Miss Xuan ZHENG
(xzhengad)