Module Title
Microbiology
Keywords
Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Viruses, Antimicrobial, Infection, Aseptic Technique, Microbial Growth, Fermentation. |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to understand microbial structure and physiology, the roles of micro-organisms in human health and disease, and the practical applications of microbiology.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the main groups of micro-organisms, and their diversity in structure and function.
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Describe the role of micro-organisms in human health and disease.
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Explain the importance of food hygiene and safety.
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Describe the significance of microbiology in industrial operations.
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Indicative Module Content
History and scope of microbiology. Microbial diversity, structure and function. Microbial growth and its control. Environmental factors affecting growth. Aseptic technique. Enumeration, isolation and identification of microbes. Public health microbiology, sources of infection, spread of disease, disease control and hospital infections. Human indigenous microflora. Microbiology and human nutrition. Major microbial human diseases. Antimicrobial agents. Food microbiology. Food hygiene and safety. Environmental microbiology, water and waste water treatment. Industrial fermentation and biotechnology. Microbial Activity in Oilfield Operations: Iron Bacteria, Slime forming bacteria, sulphate reducing bacteria. Biocides.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Assessment
| 2 | Tutorials
| 11 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 80 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 57 |
Mode of Delivery
The course is delivered via open/distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
| | Component 2 | 4
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Essay describing the significance of microbiology in industrial operations.
2.0 hour exam on the diversity and function of main groups of micro-organisms, their role in human health and disease and the importance of food hygiene and safety.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | MADIGAN, M.T., MARTINKO, J.M. AND PARKER, J., 2000. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 9th ed. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall International.
| | 2. | ADAMS, M.R., 2000. Food Microbiology. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry.
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