Module Details
Module Code: |
BIOL C2705 |
Module Title:
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Agricultural Microbiology
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Title:
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Agricultural Microbiology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Author:: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Description: |
Formal lectures will be supplemented by laboratory work as individuals and where appropriate, in groups. The lecturer will balance the learning experience to ensure that the learner obtains knowledge through doing as well as through formal lecturers. This will allow them to understand the complex role that algae, bacteria, fungi and protozoa play in agri-food systems. Case studies on the significance of antimicrobial resistance will be presented to the students. Practical learning experiences will focus on factors that affect microbial growth using fungi and bacteria as model microbes. An emphasis will be placed on health and safety in biological studies throughout.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Understand the differences between algae, bacteria, fungi and protozoa at a cellular level |
LO2 |
Demonstrate how the risk of antimicrobial resistance developing in the food chain can be reduced |
LO3 |
Demonstrate how the microbe contributes to ecosystem services |
LO4 |
Understand the optimal conditions that are required for microbial growth |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Plant Biology
• Introduction to plant taxonomy; identification of agriculturally important crop and weed species.
• Plant cells; structure & function
• Physiology of flowering plants: photosynthesis; respiration; reproduction; growth; nutrition; response to environmental stimuli.
• Algae; liverworts; mosses; ferns; horsetails; club mosses; and conifers.
• Introduction to Agricultural microbiology; agriculturally-important fungi, bacteria and viruses.
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Mycology
Cell structure of the fungus, acquisition of nutrients from the environment, factors that affect fungal growth, ecosystem services of fungi, practical uses fungi, fungi as pests of plants and animals
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Animal Biology
• Introduction to animal taxonomy
• Animal cells; structure and function
• Animal physiology; respiration; reproduction; endocrine system; digestion; growth; nutrition; movement.
• Introduction to Agricultural entomology; identification of insects, arthropods and other forms of agricultural significance.
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Bacteriology
Cell structure of bacteria, acquisition of nutrients form the environment, factors that affect bacterial growth, the role of bacteria in the digestive process of animals, bacteria in food production, antimicrobial resistance in bacterial populations
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Protozoa
Cell structure of the protozoa, differences amongst protozoa in their acquisition of energy and other nutrients necessary for growth and development, ecosystem services of protozoa.
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Algal biology
Cell structure of algae, acquisition of nutrients form the environment, factors that affect algal growth, algae in the fresh water environment, marine algae, practical uses of algae in agri-food production
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Practical | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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Reassessment Description Re-assessment will be based on repeat coursework. This is at the discretion of the exam board contingent on the nature of the failed submission. The student the student may have to complete a number of components of the project or it may be requested to repeat and attend the module.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Field and laboratory based practical work that backs up lecture based learning activities. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Completion of laboratory reports. Autonomous student learning and revision of concepts delivered through the lectures |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Lisa A. Urry,Michael L. Cain,Steven A. Wasserman,Peter V. Minorsky,Jane B. Reece,Neil A. Campbell. Campbell Biology, Global Edition, [ISBN: 9781292170435].
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Michael T. Madigan,Thomas D. Brock, 1926-,John M.. Martinko,Kelly S.. Bender. (2015), Brock Biology of Microorganisms, [ISBN: 9781292018317].
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Hillis, D.M., Sadava, D, Heller, H.C., Price, M.V.. (2011), Principles of Life, Sinauer Associates Inc.
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Madigan, M., Martinko, J., Stahl, D., Clark, D.. (2011), Brock, Biology of Microorganisms, 13th. Pearson, [ISBN: 10: 032173551].
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Colbert E. Cushing,J. David Allan. (2001), Streams, Gulf Professional Publishing, p.366, [ISBN: 0120503409].
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Horst Feldmann. (2012), Yeast; molecular and cell biology, John Wiley & Sons, p.464, [ISBN: 9783527332526].
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Other Resources |
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Pearson Higher Education,
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