Module Details

Module Code: MCBL S7001
Full Title: Applied Microbiology
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Bridget Kelly
Departments: Unknown
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.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Food Microbiology
Food ecology, food preservation, food spoilage, foodborne disease: foodborne infection, foodborne intoxication, foodborne toxicoinfection, Legislation.
Public Health and Water Quality
Enterobacteriaceae, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Indicator organisms, Water borne diseases, Microbiological examination of water, Legislation.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Microbial product contamination, biocides as antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives. Sterile products, sterilisation processes, bioburden and sterility assurance. European Pharmacoepia, microbiological legislation.
Microbial Ecology
Microbial ecology/diversity, Microbial communities and ecosystems, Community organisation and interactions – biofilm, bioaggregates. Methods in microbial ecology.
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.
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.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project20.00%
Practical30.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will conduct research and produce
group report on an area relevant to current
trends in applied microbiology. Students will
also individually present on an aspect of the
report.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will participate in laboratory
based practical sessions. Formative
assessments will be performed (e.g.
quizzes, review exercises) Summative
assessment may take the form of graded
laboratory reports and/or graded lab skill
assessments
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

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
Recommended Book Resources
  • 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].
  • Ray, B., Bhuna, A.. (2007), Fundamental Food Microbiology, 4th. CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-0849375293].
  • McLandsborough, L.. (2003), Food Microbiology Laboratory, 1st. CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-0849312670].
  • Hanlon, G., Hodges, N.. (2012), Essential Microbiology for Pharmaceutical Science, 1st. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-0470665343].
  • Barton, L. L. and Northup, D. A.. (2011), Microbial Ecology, 1st.
  • Kelly, Bridget. (2018), Applied Microbiology Laboratory Manual, DkIT.
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