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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Microbiology and Genetics
Module Code	BE202
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Dermot Walls Semester 2: Dermot Walls Autumn: Dermot Walls
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to impart an appreciation of the diversity, structure and relevance of microbes and the relationships between the field of microbiology and other biological disciplines. It will promote an understanding of the structures of nucleic acids and the biological processes associated with these molecules. It also provides a theoretical background for experiments in microbiology and microbial genetics.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the fundamentals of microbial classification, structure, nutrition, growth and genetics
2. Explain the importance of microbes in medicine -epidemiology, anti-microbial agents and mechanisms of pathogenicity
3. Describe the classification of viruses, their structures and modes of replication
4. Describe the structures of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genes and the processes of transcription and translation

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Three lectures per week
Independent learning	38	Reference to reading material
Directed learning	51	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Classification and identification of microorganisms.
Microbial structure.

Microbial growth and nutrition.
Microbial metabolism.

Virology.
Fungi and yeasts.

Medical microbiology and antimicrobial agents.
Detailed structure of nucleic acids.

Replication of DNA.
The genetic code and information flow within the cell.

Transcription and translation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List