Microbiological Safety

Aim

The course pays attention to the following topics: general manual skills and techniques relevant to the isolation of (potentially) pathogenic micro-organisms; extinction rate of bacteria outside a culture; disinfection and sterilisation; escape by contamination and aerosols; checking for cleanliness; working in a safety cabinet; applying for a permit for genetic modification. Some theoretical background will be provided as well as a summary of Dutch legislation on genetic modification.

Location & Organization

Organizer

GUIDE - Graduate School for Drug Exploration, Groningen

Co-organizers

Medical Microbiology department

Course Director

Dr. B.L.Waarts

Location / venue

Groningen

Timing & Workload

Duration Three days
ECTS points One
Frequency Two times per year.
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures and practicals.

Examination yes

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

More Information

http://www.graduateschoolguide.nl/html/education/courses/Microbiologicalsafety.htm