Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
5501YAUBIO-SEP-PAR
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a broad spectrum of knowledge about microorganisms and their activities. Students will develop an understanding of the ecology and importance of microorganisms in different environments. Students will also develop an understanding of the applied nature of microbiology and how fundamental knowledge can be applied for the development of useful products, which address global challenges.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise the diversity of microorganisms in natural environments, and important morphological features.
2.
Describe the basic methods for cultivation, observation, enumeration and identification of microorganisms, including factors which influence growth.
3.
Examine the impact of microorganisms in the environment, and their role in health and disease.
4.
Discuss the importance and future potential of microorganisms in development of useful products.
5.
Appreciate the role of biotechnology, traditional and modern, in the food industry.
6.
Discuss the use of biotechnology in the advancement of infectious disease diagnosis and therapy.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module content will include study of the diversity of microorganisms in natural environments, and important morphological features, basic methods for cultivation, observation, enumeration and identification of microorganisms, including factors which influence growth. The module will also cover the impact of microorganisms in the environment, and their role in health and disease, and the importance and future potential of microorganisms in medical and food biotechnology.
Additional Information:This module is for students to develop an understanding of the role of microorganisms in the environment, and how they are used in biotechnology for the manufacture of useful products. Students will also develop basic practical skills in microbiology. Students will develop an understanding of the advances in biotechnological applications and their importance in food production and human health.