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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Module Title |
Bioanalysis
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Module Code |
BE311
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Brid Quilty | Office Number | X208 |
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Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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- To give the students knowledge and practical laboratory experience of Food and Water Microbiology
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Learning Outcomes
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- To understand the factors governing the microbiology of food and water.
- To appreciate the issues involved in the microbial contamination of food and water.
- To be capable of the microbiological examination of food and water.
- To be able to interpret data pertaining to the microbiological examination of food and water.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
18
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Tutorials |
6
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Laboratories |
36
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
15
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Food Microbiology:
- Factors influencing microbial numbers in food.
- Food spoilage.
- Food preservation.
- Food poisoning.
- Food fermentations.
- Microbial examination of food.
The microbiology of water:
- Water sources.
- Microbiological examination of water.
- Microbial pathogens.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Modern Food Microbiology by J.Jay.
- The Science of Food by M. Bennion.
- Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
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