ENVB30110
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Food Microbiology (ENVB30110)
Subject: : Environmental Biology
College: : Science
School: : Biology & Environment Science
Level: : 3 (Degree)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr Guerrino Macori
Trimester: : Autumn
Mode of Delivery: : Blended
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
The course will focus on applied aspects of food microbiology. It will deal with factors influencing the contamination and spoilage of foods and how these factors may be adjusted to control spoilage. The main food-poisoning microorganisms and methods for their elimination/control in the food chain will be described. Methods used for the enumeration and identification of microorganisms will be discussed. The positive role of microorganisms in food production will be discussed. The role of microbiomes in animal and human will also be covered.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course the student should be able to:\ 1) Give an account of the methods used to enumerate and identify microorganisms in food;\ 2) Describe the factors affecting microbial growth and relate these to food spoilage and preservation; \ 3) Identify and describe the main pathogens associated with the food chain and demonstrate an understanding of how food-borne outbreaks can occur;\ 4) Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanism of action of the main groups of antibiotics and how bacteria can become resistant to them; \ 5) Describe the application of microorganisms in food production;\ 6) Describe the role and significance of the microbiome in animal and human health\ 7) Safely work in a microbiology laboratory\
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 85 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Laboratories | 10 |
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| Total | 119 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures\ Blended learning\ Group work\ Case-based learning\ Laboratory work
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:\
It is recommended that students taking this module have successfully completed MICR 20010 Agricultural Microbiology or a similar stage 2 microbiology module.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:\ MICR30060 - Applied Microbiology\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): 2 hour exam comprising MCQ, short answer questions and case studies | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Graded | No | 60 | No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance and engagement in workshops | Week 5, Week 6, Week 8, Week 9 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 | No |
| Practical Skills Assessment: Lab report | Week 6 | Graded | No | 30 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment\ • Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Guerrino Macori | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Sean Storey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Ms Ciara Graham | Tutor |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Mon 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Mon 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Mon 14:00 - 15:50 |