Module: Bioanalysis

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Bioanalysis
Module Code	BIO1011 (ITS: BE311)
Faculty	Biotechnology	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

In this module the student will be introduced to bioanalysis with particular reference to the microbiological examination of environmental samples

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the factors governing the microbiology of food and water.
2. Carry out laboratory techniques in practical microbiology
3. Combine theory and practical approaches to problem-solving in the microbiology laboratory
4. Analyse experimental data using statistics
5. Appreciate the requirements of record keeping, report writing and oral communications
6. Experience the demands of working within groups

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	14	Lecures
Laboratory	27	Laboratory Practicals
Independent Study	84	Independent learning
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10145	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Linda Holland	Module Teacher	Denise Harold, Konstantinos Gkrintzalis, Paul Cahill

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Report(s)	Assessment of lab based content	30%	n/a
In Class Test	In-Class test based on lecture content	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Food Microbiology
a) Intrinsic and Extrinsic parameters of food that affect the types and numbers of microorganisms present in food. b) Food spoilage c) Food preservation methods d) Food poisoning e) Beneficial microorganisms present in food f) Methods for the microbiological examination of food

Water Microbiology
a) Water supply b) Contamination of water and disease c) Methods for the microbiological examination of water d) Water toxicology

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None