Unit Award Scheme

113231 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

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

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 28 February 2020Level - Level Three