This is a past event
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 coffee
09.30 - 10.00 A Brief Introduction to Microbiology
10.00 - 12.30 Lab Session One: Aseptic technique, methods for maintaining, preparing and using cultures, incubation and clearing up
12.30 - 13.15 Lunch
13.15 - 15.30 Lab Session Two: Session 1 results; microscopy and staining techniques
15.30 - 16.00 Microbiology Quiz and Coffee
Fees
The course will cost £85.00 per person; fees include course notes, a sandwich lunch and refreshments.
Registrations
To register, please complete a registration form and return to CPD Services.
- Venue
- University of Aberdeen
- Contact
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CPD Services
Room 36, University Office
University of Aberdeen
King's College
Aberdeen AB24 3FXTel: 01224 272523
Fax: 01224 272319
Email: cpd@abdn.ac.uk