Introduction to Medical Microbiology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3007 | Life Sciences | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LIFE3007
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will highlight the properties and host range of various micro-organisms involved in infection, and will outline the development of appropriate immune responses. Students will gain the necessary foundations in medical microbiology.
Target Students
Priority will begiven to students on the MSc Clinical and Molecular Microbiology and MSc Microbiology & Immunologycourses.Available as an optional module to students on U/G programmes after consultation with the Module Convenor.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 100% Exam (1-hour): Examsys Exam - in person, closed book
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
In this module the students will gain an introduction to the innate and adaptive immune response, immune recognition and understand important defense mechanism of the human immune system. They will be introduced to the classification system of viruses, learn about medically important viruses, what types of disease they cause and how to diagnose them. This module will introduce the students to bacterial pathogens and will teach them how to distinguish between different bacteria and how to diagnose medically important bacteria. They will also gain an understanding of antibiotic sensitivity testing. Finally medically important fungi and parasites will be covered.Learning Outcomes
Develop a systematic understanding of key human infections caused by microorganisms, with particular emphasis on medically important bacteria and viruses.
Effectively communicate microbiology and molecular biology theory and techniques.
Develop an independent learning ability that is required for continuing professional development.
This module will prepare the students for more in depth studies of the subjects covered.