Module Details

Module Code: BIOM6009
Title: Microbes & Control Principles
Long Title: Microbes & Control Principles
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4213 - Microbiology
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module comprises aspects of microbiology pertinent to the biomedical engineer. Microbial relationships with human hosts will be described including significant infectious diseases. The principles and methods of microbial control will be studiedwith particular reference to medical device manufacture.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting the growth of microorganisms on medical devices.
LO2 Explain and discuss host microbe interactions.
LO3 Discuss common microorganisms associated with infectious diseases.
LO4 Define the terms used in microbial control and discuss the principal methods of physical and chemical control of microorganisms.
LO5 Perform and report the findings of appropriate microbiology practicals.
Dependencies
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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting growth
Temperature, pH, oxygen, nutrients, mositure and surface composition.
Human microbe interactions
Host-parasite relationships. Virulence and pathogenesis. Establishing infections. Resevoirs of infection. Antibiotic resistance.
Infectious diseases
Gram positive and gram negative pathogens. Urinary tract infections. Septicaemia. Meningitis. Bone infections. Hospital acquired infections.
Industrial Microbial control
Definitions. Physical and Chemical control strategies. LAL testing Bioburden analysis. Environmental monitoring. Regulatory standards for medical devices.
Laboratory practicals
Practicals as appropriate to support lecture content including practicals on infectious diease investigation and microbial control.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material to date
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Laboratory reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class room based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical laboratory sessions Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact INdependent learning time for this module Every Week 3.00 3
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
  • Garner David. (2013), Microbiology nuts and bolts: Key concepts of microbiology and infection, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 978-1484123911].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EBIME_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EBIME_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 4 Mandatory