| Title: | Microbial Diversity |
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| Long Title: | Microbial Diversity |
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| Field of Study: |
Microbiology
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Brigid Lucey |
| Module Author: |
AIDAN COFFEY |
| Module Description: |
This is an introduction to the different types of microrganisms and a general description of their characteristics. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe prokaryotic cell structure, function, nomenclature and Identification methods. |
| LO2 |
Discuss nutritional and environmental conditions and relevant media for microbial cultivation. |
| LO3 |
Discuss microbial growth and methods for its measurement. |
| LO4 |
Discuss fungi, algae protozoa and viruses, their classification and general impact on humans. |
| LO5 |
Perform analytical procedures, collate data, interpret results and write scientific reports. |
| 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 CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| 12930 |
BIOM6006 |
Microbial Diversity |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Knowledge of biology is required, which includes biological macromolecules and cell structure and function. |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Prokaryotes
Prokaryotic cell structure including cell wall, phospholipid membrane, outer membrane, flagella, pili, capsule, nucleoid, ribosomes, endospores and inclusion bodies; and the use of these structures and characteristics in nomenclature and Identification.
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Bacterial cultivation
Nutritional and environmental conditions and various media for microbial cultivation including selective agars.
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Microbial growth measurement
Discuss microbial growth and the different direct and indirect methods for its measurement including plate counting from serial dilutions.
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Viruses and bacteriophages
Important human and animal viruses and the diseases they cause. Bacteriophage lytic and lysogenic cycles, cultivation, purification and plaque assays.
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Eukaryotic microorganisms: fungi, algae and protozoa
Major fungal genera relevant to humans; their beneficial role in food and drug production; their detrimental role in disease, food spoilage, crop damage and the relevance of mycotoxins. Properties of algae and protozoa of relevance to humans and the environment.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Written Report |
Laboratory reports on themed practical areas of microbiology |
5 |
20.0 |
Every Second Week |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Examining material outlined in syllabus |
1,2 |
30.0 |
Week 7 |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Examining material outlined in syllabus |
3,4 |
30.0 |
Sem End |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Practical Exam |
5 |
20.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
on topics outlined in syllabus |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
on practical aspects of topics outlined in syllabus |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
self-directed learning |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Madigan, M., Martinko, J., Dunlap, P.V. and Clarke, D.P. 2014, Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th Ed., Benjamin Cummings [ISBN: 978-032189739]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton 2016, Prescott's Microbiology, 10th Ed., McGraw-Hill Higher Education [ISBN: 978125928159]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: FDABacteriological Analytical Manual, FDA
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Module Delivered in
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