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Microbiology

Occupational Health in Laboratories

BIOM1402
Two hours English

Occupational Health in Laboratories

Health and Safety in labs
1 Hazard Identification / The Microbiota of Humans and Microbial Virulence Factors / Indigenous Zoonotic Agents of Research Animals / Biological Safety Considerations for Plant Pathogens and Plant-Associated Microorganisms of Significance to Human Health / Laboratory-Associated Infections
2 Hazard Assessment / Risk Assessment of Biological Hazards / Protozoa and Helminths / Mycotic Agents / Bacterial Pathogens / Viral Agents of Human Disease: Biosafety Concerns / Emerging Considerations in Virus-Based Gene Transfer Systems / Biological Toxins: Safety and Science / Molecular Agents / Biosafety for Microorganisms Transmitted by the Airborne Route 285 / Cell Lines: Applications and Biosafety / Allergens of Animal and Biological Systems
3 Hazard Control / Design of Biomedical Laboratory and Specialized Biocontainment Facilities / Primary Barriers and Equipment-Associated Hazards / Primary Barriers: Biological Safety Cabinets, Fume Hoods, and Glove Boxes / Arthropod Vector Biocontainment / Aerosols in the Microbiology Laboratory / Personal Respiratory Protection / Standard Precautions for Handling Human Fluids, Tissues, and Cells / Decontamination in the Microbiology Laboratory / Packing
4 Administrative Control / Developing a Biorisk Management Program to Support Biorisk Management Culture / Occupational Medicine in a Biomedical Research Setting / Measuring Biosafety Program Effectiveness / Biosafety and Biosecurity: Regulatory Impact
5 Special Environments / Biological Safety and Security in Teaching Laboratories / Biosafety in the Pharmaceutical Industry / Biosafety Considerations for Large-Scale Processes / Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories and Necropsy / Special Considerations for Animal Agriculture Pathogen Biosafety / Biosafety of Plant Research in Greenhouses and Other Specialized Containment Facilities / Biosafety Guidelines for Working with Small Mammals in a Field Environment / Components of a Biosafety Program for a Clinical Laboratory / Safety Considerations in the Biosafety Level 4 Maximum-Containment Laboratory
1.1 Mapped to: K1, K2, K3

Students will be familiar with the concept of biological risk management

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K1, K2

Student will be familiar with the local and international regulations for biosafety and biosecurity.

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K1, K2

Student will understand the biological risk management system and its risk assessment and application of protection and mitigation systems

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K1, K2, K3

To spread and consolidate the principles and culture of biological risk management to ensure the health and safety of all.

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S2, S3

Link between theoretical and practical information to be able to Identify biological hazards.

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S2, S3

Propose methods of preventing biological hazards and how to bio-safety in biological laboratories

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S2, S3

Rectify errors and how to correct them and predict the biological risks that may result from them

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

To demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

To cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in predicting and mitigating biological risks

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes, Project, Problem Sets
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%