MICR40050 Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogens

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module on the microbiology of food borne pathogens is designed to explore the significance of micro-organisms in food borne diseases. Lectures will examine the factors behind the pathogenicity of these organisms and of prion diseases.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:. Evaluate the significance of food borne microbial pathogens. Detail the factors responsible for the virulence of such microorganisms. Explain the molecular and biochemical basis of prion diseases.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Specified Learning Activities

32
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

112
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will have lecture based learning, and reflective learning will be supported with the aligned reading material. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Foodborne Pathogens (INDM40050)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: online open book essay-type assignment Unspecified Yes Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Not yet recorded
Name Role
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín Lecturer / Co-Lecturer