Module: Microbiology and Genetics

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Microbiology and Genetics
Module Code	BE202
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Linda Holland Semester 2: Linda Holland Autumn: Linda Holland
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Paula Meleady Denise Harold Linda Holland Konstantinos Gkrintzalis Achilleas Floudas
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module aims to impart an appreciation of the diversity, structure and relevance of microbes and the relationships between the field of microbiology and other biological disciplines. It will promote an understanding of the structures of nucleic acids and the biological processes associated with these molecules. It also provides a theoretical background for experimental design and critical thinking in microbiology and microbial genetics.

Learning Outcomes

1. discuss the fundamentals of microbial classification, structure, nutrition, growth and genetics
2. explain the importance of microbes in medicine -epidemiology, anti-microbial agents and mechanisms of pathogenicity
3. describe the classification of viruses, their structures and modes of replication
4. describe the structures of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genes and the processes of transcription and translation
5. perform calculations and data analysis relevant to experimental design and setup in microbiology and genetics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Blend of recorded and live synchronous lectures
Directed learning	10	Reference to support materials
Independent Study	91	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Classification and identification of microorganisms

Microbial structure

Microbial growth and nutrition

Microbial metabolism

Virology

Fungi and yeasts

Medical microbiology and antimicrobial agents

Detailed structure of nucleic acids

Replication of DNA

The genetic code and information flow within the cell

Transcription and translation

Biochemical calculations and experimental design for microbiologists

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Formative quizzes; designed to promote critical thinking and observation skills in experimental microbiology; eg. dataset analysis/view recorded material followed by Loop MCQ/short question tests.	0%	n/a
Loop Quiz	Loop-based short question quiz -reagent preparation and experimental design.	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Brock T: 0, Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15th edition or later, Pearson,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
BP	BSc in Bioprocessing
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BT	BSc in Biotechnology
EST	BSc in Environmental Science & Tech
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
PEB	B.Sc Physical Education with Biology
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPSC	Single Module Prof. Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

31-OCT-07

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