Module Details
Module Code: |
MCBL S7001 |
Full Title:
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Applied Microbiology
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Owner:: |
Bridget Kelly
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Module Description: |
This module aims to provide the student with the essential features of microbiology relevant to the food and pharmaceutical industries. Students will also be introduced to microbial ecosystems and methods in microbial ecology.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Classify types of foodborne disease providing examples and identify the major methods of food preservation used to avert foodborne disease. |
MLO2 |
Identify the major microorganisms of concern in drinking water and water used for commercial and recreational purposes, and summarise the primary methods of assessing microbiological quality of water. |
MLO3 |
Discuss microbial contamination of pharmaceutical products, select control strategies applicable for pharmaceutical manufacture and describe how these methods can be evaluated. |
MLO4 |
Describe microbial diversity and community development in the environment and methods used to evaluate this. |
MLO5 |
Select and apply appropriate laboratory procedures for the microbiological examination of various products, demonstrating whether that product meets the appropriate microbiological production and safety criteria and is compliant with legislation. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Food Microbiology
Food ecology, food preservation, food spoilage, foodborne disease: foodborne infection, foodborne intoxication, foodborne toxicoinfection, Legislation.
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Public Health and Water Quality
Enterobacteriaceae, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Indicator organisms, Water borne diseases, Microbiological examination of water, Legislation.
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Microbial product contamination, biocides as antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives. Sterile products, sterilisation processes, bioburden and sterility assurance. European Pharmacoepia, microbiological legislation.
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Microbial Ecology
Microbial ecology/diversity, Microbial communities and ecosystems, Community organisation and interactions – biofilm, bioaggregates. Methods in microbial ecology.
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Practical Component
Applied Microbiology practicals will align with theory and will be selected from the following:
Methods for the microbiological analysis of: foods; pharmaceutical products and water; Environmental monitoring; validation of sterilisation procedures and sterility testing; dairy microbiology; Winogradsky column preparation; molecular methods for detection of microbes.
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Teaching and Learning Strategy
Blended and flexible learning will be used throughout. This will take the form of face to face interactive lecture sessions complemented by various online resources. Group and peer learning will be facilitated in and out of class via use of discussion forums, wiki's blogs etc.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 20.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
Final Examination | 50.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Practical |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
12.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Madigan, M. T., Bender, K. S., Buckely, D. H., Sattley, W. M. and Stahl, D. A.. (2017), Brock: Biology of Microorganisms., 15th. Pearson Education, p.1136, [ISBN: 9780134626352].
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Ray, B., Bhuna, A.. (2007), Fundamental Food Microbiology, 4th. CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-0849375293].
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McLandsborough, L.. (2003), Food Microbiology Laboratory, 1st. CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-0849312670].
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Hanlon, G., Hodges, N.. (2012), Essential Microbiology for Pharmaceutical Science, 1st. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-0470665343].
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Barton, L. L. and Northup, D. A.. (2011), Microbial Ecology, 1st.
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Kelly, Bridget. (2018), Applied Microbiology Laboratory Manual, DkIT.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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International Journal of Food
Microbiology. International Journal of Food
Microbiology, International Journal of Food
Microbiology,
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Food Microbiology. Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology,
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Microbial Ecology. Microbial Ecology, Microbial Ecology,
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Website, Wiley. Study guide for textbook Essential
Microbiology for Pharmaceutical Science,
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Website, SfAM. Society for Applied Microbiology,
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Website, SGM. SGM- Society for General Microbiology,
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Website, ICMSF. ICMSF: International Commission on
Microbiological Specifications for Foods,
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Website, HPA. Health Protection Agency United Kingdom,
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Website, FSAI. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland,
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Website, CDC. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention,
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Website, HPSC. Health Protection Surveillance Centre,
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