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MICR40050

Academic Year 2024/2025

Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogens (MICR40050)

Subject:
Microbiology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Hilary McMahon
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Written examination End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
100
 No

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

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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