| CODE | ABS3005 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Advanced Practical: Microbiology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 8 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Applied Biomedical Science | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Placement in the Pathology labs to observe and learn the practical aspects of working in different areas of a Microbiology lab. General: - Sample receipt, handling and processing of microbiological samples; - Health and safety practices when handling micro-organisms and microbiological waste. Bacteriology: - Special tests such as TB processing, blood cultures, parasitology, special stains for bacterial identification; - Automated equipment for culturing and identification of pathogens. Mycology: - Special tests such as susceptibility testing for yeasts, galactomannan antigen test. Virology: - Special tests such as automated enzyme immunoassays and viral molecular diagnostics. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to expose students to the general running and administration of a microbiology lab within the hospital pathology labs with a special focus on: - Specialised bacteriology, mycology and virology tests; - Handling of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses; - Handling and disposal of microbiological waste. This study-unit will allow students to experience the practical aspects of: - Sample receipt and processing; - Culturing of bacteria, fungi and viruses; - Identification of bacteria, fungi and viruses; - Gandling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Report on the procedures used in special sample receipt and processing; - Report on the procedures used when dealing with inadequate samples; - Interpret test results; - Describe the health and safetly protocols that need to be followed when handling pathogenic micro-organisms and microbiological waste. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Carry out a variety of bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and virology tests, both manual and automated; - Carry out case studies, collating the necessary data which will determine the sequence of further testing; - Handle micro-organisms safely; - Process and dispose of microbiological waste safely. Main Text/s: Relevant laboratory SOPs and instrument manuals Supplementary readings: Fundamentals of Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology. Michael Ford; Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-965513-7 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Placement and Independent Study | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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