ENVR06044 2013 Microbial Monitoring-Environmental
Full Title
Microbial Monitoring-Environmental
Transcript Title
Microbiological Monitoring
Code
ENVR06044
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Billy Fitzgerald, Michael Broaders, Aideen Considine
Description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to a wide range of Microbiological techniques in general use in a variety of Environmental settings.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
To apply a range of appropriate laboratory skills to perform routine analysis using microbiological techniques.
2.
Report on laboratory activities both electronically and in log book form
3.
Manipulate laboratory results , produce graphs and tables and answer short questions to demonstrate a detailed understanding of practicals preformed
4.
Explain the principles of enumeration methods used in Microbiological Analysis
5.
Describe the basic methods used to control microbial growth
Module Assessment Strategies
To assess the learning outcomes the students will be tested on the theory covered by short question tests and final theory examination.
The laboratory activites will be assessed on an ongoing basis by short question examinations, electronically uploaded laboratory reports and the periodic testing of practical laboratory skills acquired.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
MCRO06006 201300 Microbiology
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Laboratory: Counting Yeast Cells using a Hemocytometer Slide
Counting Yeast Cells using a Direct and Indirect method.
Calculating CFUs/ml. from Spread Plate Counts
Environmental Monitoring for Microorganisms
Air Analysis for Bacteria and Yeasts and Moulds
Antibiotic Inhibition to the growth of microorganisms
Minimal Inhibitory Concentration Test for antimicrobials
Disinfection options and assessment of water and waste water
Theory: Enumeration of microorganism, (viable and total) methods and calculations
Control of microbial growth Chemical/Physical:
Heat: Wet/Dry
Filtration, Radiation
Chemical Antimicrobials
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
70 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
30 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Answer Questions Theory | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 21 | 4 |
| 2 | Short Answer Questions Theory | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 25 | 5 |
| 3 | Written Report Laboratory Notebook | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | OnGoing | 2 |
| 4 | Short Answer Questions Laboratory | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 22 | 3 |
| 5 | Short Answer Questions Laboratory | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 26 | 3 |
| 6 | Interview Feedback, questions/answers | Formative | UNKNOWN | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Theory | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 30 % | End of Term | 4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Laboratory Practical | Science Laboratory | Laboratory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Atlas R, 1996. Principles of Microbiology. 2nd edition. William C Brown Publishers
Dubey R, Maheshwar D, 2010. Practical Microbiology. 1st edition. S Chand & Co Ltd Publishers.
Glazer, Alexander N, Nikaidō H, 2007 Microbial Biotechnology. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press Publishers.
Hofkin B, 2010. Living in a microbial world. 1st edition. Garland Science Publishers
Madigan M, Martinko J, Stahl D, Clark D, 2011. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 13th edition. Benjamin Cummings Publishers.
Maier R, Pepper I, Gerba C, 2008. Environmentsal Microbiology. 2nd edetion. Academic Press Publishers.
Prescott L, Harley J, Klein D, 2004. Microbiology. 6th edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education Publisher.
Schlegel H, Koqut M, 1993. General Microbiology. 7th edition. Cambridge University Press Publishers.
Strelkauskas A, StrelkauskasJ, Moszyk- Strelkauskas D, 2009. Microbiology: A Clinical Approach. 1st edition. Garland Science Publishers.
Whellis M, 2007. Principles of Modern Microbiology. 1ST edition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Willey J, Sherwood L, Woolverton C, 2013. Prescott's Microbiology. 9TH edition. McGraw-Hill Science Publishers
Other Resources
Lecture Notes and Handouts
Practical Manual
Moodle Pages
Additional Information
None