Module Details

Module Code: BIOM6005
Title: Fundamentals of Microbiology
Long Title: Fundamentals of Microbiology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4213 - Microbiology
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will deal with some of the basic principles of Microbiology including the diversity of the microbial world, the nutritional and environmental conditions required for growth and how organisms can be controlled using physical and chemical agents.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 List and describe the basic structure of both Eucaryotic and Procaryotic microorganisms
LO2 Discuss the nutritional and environmental conditions required for growth by microorganisms
LO3 Explain bacterial growth and microbial control using physical and chemical control agents.
LO4 Describe the detection and identification methods available to test for microbial contaminants from specific environments.
LO5 Perform and report on Microbiology laboratory experiments.
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
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
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.
The students are required to have satisfactorily completed a Biological Science module
 
Indicative Content
Microbial Diversity
Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Algae,and Viruses. Basic structure and function of the procaryotic cell.
Nutrition and Environmental requirements
Environmental and Nutritional growth requirements. Media used to grow and select microorganisms. Introduction to microbiology laboratory concepts.
Controlling microbial growth
Pattern of microbial growth and death. Physical and chemical control strategies including practical examples.
Microbial detection
Microbial detection and identification methods. Bioburden analysis. Industrial and environmental monitoring.
Laboratory Practicals
Laboratory practicals supporting the lecture material will be carried out.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material to date
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Written Laboratory reports will be required for all laboratory sessions
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Performance of laboratory skills will be assessed
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
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 Student independant 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
  • Michael T.Madigan and John M. Martinko. (2014), Brock Biology Of Microorganisms, 14th. Pearson Prentice Hall, International Edition, [ISBN: 0321897390].
  • Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Chris Woolverton. (2007), Prescott/Harley/Klein's Microbiology, 7th. McGraw-Hill Higher, [ISBN: 0073302082].
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_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 3 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_7 Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Chemistry 3 Mandatory