Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5502ICBTBE-APR-PAR
5502ICBTBE-JAN-PAR
5502ICBTBE-SEP-PAR
Aims
To enable learners to develop knowledge of microbiology, including the structure, physiology and genetics of microorganisms, and safe microbiology laboratory practice.
Also, this module is designed to cover the current methods used for the collection of specimens from patients; isolation and identification of bacteria by biochemical, serological and other laboratory methods, laboratory methods of screening for antibiotic sensitivity, and types of pathogen.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise the diversity of microorganisms in natural environments and apply knowledge of the range of microorganisms involved in human disease processes, including the role of normal microbiota in health and disease.
2.
Describe and examine the basic methods for cultivation, observation, enumeration and identification of microorganisms, including factors which influence growth.
3.
Apply knowledge in the identification of pathogenic microorganisms and in the treatment of infectious disease.
4.
Describe the basic components of the immune system and discuss the role of the immunity in infectious diseases.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Diversity of microorganisms
Prokaryotic cell structure
Structure and properties of viruses
Microbial growth
The control of microorganisms
Microbial genetics
Methods for the collection of specimens from patients
Identify bacteria
Methods of screening for antibiotic sensitivity
Other pathogens
Components of the immune system
Additional Information:Learners will need access to appropriate laboratory, library and IT facilities and tutorials.