managing microbes
This document discusses CABI's experience creating an online course on working with microorganisms. The course aimed to provide flexible, affordable training on sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues related to food security. It covers establishing and managing culture collections, characterizing and using microorganisms, best practices for identification, isolation, storage and growth, preservation techniques, health and safety requirements, and compliance with international standards. The course was developed based on CABI's 25 years of laboratory and field training experience in 75 countries, along with input from collaborators who provided pedagogical and technical expertise in online materials development. It includes introductory screens, lessons on core concepts, and practice exercises.
managing microbes
- 1. Moving microbial training online CABI’s experience of creating an online course on working with microorganisms Elizabeth Dodsworth, CABI
- 2. Why microorganisms? Encouraging microbial diversity through the development of biological resources centres, could facilitate productive solutions to the challenges of delivering food security and fulfilling the MDG’s. As we seek to address the complex issues around food security, the need to create flexible, affordable training around the sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues, which underpin food provision and the growth of biological industries, has gained importance.
- 3. Rationale behind repurposing ● As co-ordinator of UKNCC it’s a core part of CABI business and a functional knowledge resource. ● Extensive experience in training – 25 years in 75 countries in laboratories and in the field. ● Formal and informal market evaluation suggested a need for a course of this kind.
- 4. 5 into 1 (and then some) + OECD & UKNCC & a couple of others! David Smith, Barbara Ritchie & Matthew Ryan couple of others! Recognised international standards Ritchie & Matthew Ryan extensive practical teaching experience Collaborative partners brought paedagogical & technical expertise in online materials development
- 6. Scope of content The issues around establishing and managing a culture collection. The methods of characterising and using various microorganisms. Best practice with regard to identification, isolation, storage and growth.growth. Preservation techniques and their application for specific microorganisms. Health and safety requirements for working with microorganisms. Compliance with international standards of best practice.
- 7. What does it look like?
- 8. Intro screen Practice exercises test core concepts
- 9. Talk to us to request access to our demonstration site or ask for a sample on CD-ROM. Contact:Contact: Kate Whittaker k.whittaker@cabi.org T: +0044 (0)1491 829365