This module will introduce students to a range of advanced and current topics in microbiology. The aspects covered include novel applications of functional foods, synbiotics, nutraceuticals and bacteriocins. The development and spread of antimicrobial resistant microorganisms, nosocomial and global infectious diseases will be investigated. Students will examine in detail the mechanisms and genetics associated with of antimicrobial resistance. Health and safety aspects and microbiological risk assessment and the societal impact of microbiology will be examined. The significance of biofilms and their role in the food, pharmaceutical and clinical situations will be investigated in detail. Advances in microbiological analysis and applications of molecular techniques will be expanded on in detail.
This module aims to expand the students understanding of microbiological aspects of nutraceuticals antimicrobial resistance through analysis of current and topical issues. This module also aims to develop team working skills through performance and assessment of assignment in team format.
| The global rise in functional foods and nutraceuticals including the production and novel applications of probiotics, synbiotics and bacteriocins. Viability assessment methods will be discussed in detail with reference to molecular methods of analysis. Mechanisms of AMR and the global impact of rise of antimicrobial resistant micro-organsims. The societal impact of microbiology and health and safety aspects and risk assessments Biofilm: the wide impact of biofilms and their role in antimicrobial resistance Advances and applications of novel molecular microbiology methods will also be examined in detail. Applications of microbes for beneficial purposes will also be explored. Hot topics in Microbiology and current trends- group research project.
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Material is presented in both, lecture and field trip/site visit formats. Class discussion of relevant topical issues will be encouraged. Students are expected to keep abreast of current issues related by the media. Students are expected to participate in any relevant field trips that may arise during the module. There is also an emphasis on teamwork where the research topic review and presentation assessment is performed and assessed in team format.
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| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |