CPD event for Microbiology Teachers/Technicians

1 day event for Microbiology Teachers/Technicians

Background

The University of Aberdeen will host a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event for Microbiology Technicians and Teachers.  The course is intended to provide professional development in basic microbiology laboratory work and school microbiology safety.  The course is suitable both for complete beginners and staff wishing to brush up their practical microbiology skills.  The event will provide participants with 'hands on' experience of good microbiological laboratory practice (GMLP) to ensure that school microbiology investigations proceed safely. The laboratory-based practical course is designed for those who have had little experience in this field.

Course Aims 

This CPD event will cover all the essential aspects of school microbiology including:

• basic training in the techniques needed to carry out  microbiology investigations safely in schools
• preparation and sterilisation of equipment and culture media
• aseptic technique
• maintenance and growth of cultures
• methods of disposal

Programme 

09.00 – 09.30 Registration and coffee09.30 – 10.00 A Brief Introduction to Microbiology10.00 – 12.30 Lab Session One:  Aseptic technique, methods for maintaining, preparing and using cultures, incubation and clearing up12.30 – 13.15 Lunch13.15 – 15.30 Lab Session Two:  Session 1 results; microscopy and staining techniques15.30 – 16.00 Microbiology Quiz and Coffee

Fees

The course will cost £105 per person; fees include course notes, a sandwich lunch and refreshments.

Registration

To register, download the registration form and return to cpdservices@abdn.ac.uk or fax 01224 272319.

Would you like more information?

If you would like further information, please contact CPD Services, Research and Innovation, University of Aberdeen, Room 36 University Office, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX.

Tel: 01224 272523.  Fax: 01224 272319.  Email: cpdservices@abdn.ac.uk

Venue

Zoology Building, UoA