Module Details

Module Code: BIOL S8Z04
Full Title: Microbiology 2
Valid From:: Semester 2 - 2018/19 ( February 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Orla Sherlock
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students successfully completing this module should have an understanding of beneficial and harmful microbe human interactions and the methods we employ to combat pathogens and control microorganisms. Students will apply international standard methods to isolate, enumerate and identify target microorganisms from different sources with due regard to health and safety.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Discuss microbes as agents of infection, their virulence, pathogenesis, interactions with the host and transmission.
MLO2 Describe commonly encountered pathogens their sources and reservoirs, modes of transmission, associated diseases and laboratory techniques to isolate, identify and enumerate them.
MLO3 Summarise the major categories of microbial control and its purposes.
MLO4 Evaluate chemotherapeutics as microbial infection control agents.
MLO5 Use microbiology and molecular procedures to study the growth and control of pathogens.
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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Module Indicative Content
Topic 1: Microbe-Human Interactions
Human microbiota, factors in the development of a disease, sources and transmission of microbes, epidemiology and disease populations.
Topic 2: Commensals and Pathogens
A number of microorganisms will be selected and profiled. Students will learn where to source information pertaining to reservoirs and sources/transmission/pathogenesis/ associated disease/ treatment/incidences/control/ laboratory isolation and detection/beneficial uses/legislation.
Topic 3: Microbial Growth Control
Physical, mechanical and chemical methods of microbial control. Applications of microbial control.
Topic 4: Antimicrobials: Chemotherapeutic Agents
Principles of antimicrobial therapy, mechanisms of action and major antimicrobial drug groups; acquisition of drug resistance, interactions between drugs and host, selecting and testing antimicrobial drugs, standardisation of antimicrobial techniques, establishing MIC and MBC values.
Topic 5: Molecular Methods in Microbiology
Introduction to PCR as a diagnostic technique used in Microbiology.
Practicals
1. A series of microbes and the human body labs e.g. Pathogens of the gastrointestinal tract, focus E.coli 2. Introduction to epidemiology incorporating fomite and direct transmission of microbes and airborne transmission. 3. Investigation of microbial growth control methods including heat, cold temperatures and filtration 4. Evaluation of the efficacy of chemicals and natural products used to control growth via disc diffusion tests. 5. Selection and profiling chemotherapeutics agents for specific pathogens. 6. Establishing chemotherapeutic minimum inhibitory and minimum bactericidal concentrations. 7. Identification of microorganisms using molecular techniques.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Lectures: Blended and flexible learning will be used throughout. This will take the form of face to face interactive lecture sessions complemented by online resources (webcasts, podcasts, screencasts, video links etc) and online interactive activities (learn smart study assignments). Group and peer learning will be facilitated in class through the use of various classroom assessment techniques which will promote deep learning and enable feedback. Students will be directed to relevant sections of appropriate text to reinforce material covered in lectures.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work25.00%
Practical25.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 7 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete formative weekly
assessments on line via assigned e-reading
and subsequent interactive quizzes consisting
of a series of multiple choice, true and false, fill
in the blank, short answer questions, diagram
matching and labelling.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete two online interactive
exams which will be prepared for by
completing the formative weekly assessments.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete result report sheets that are specifically designed to develop observation skills and to promote accurate data recording and subsequent interpretation.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete a bell ringer laboratory exam to allow for accurate skills assessment.
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 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 11.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Talaro, K.P.. (2018), Foundations in Micobiology: Basic Principles, 10th. McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 978-0071316736].
  • Sherlock Orla. (2019), Pathogenesis Laboratory Manual, DkIT.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Tortora, Funke, Case.. (2016), Microbiology, an Introduction, 12th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780321929150].
  • Bauman. (2017), Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, 5th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780134140780].
  • Madigan, M T.Martinko, Dunlap, Clark.. (2018), Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780132324601].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources