Introduction to Microbiology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEMF011 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 0 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MGEMF011
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This course will provide an introduction to basic microbiology. It will cover fundamental aspects of the structure, growth, replication and significance of major groups of microbes with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Nutritional and physical requirements for growth, propagation and measurement of growth as well as procedures for killing microbes will be dealt with. Students will also be introduced to the topics of infectious disease and the significance of microbiology to industry. In practical sessions students will learn aseptic technique, routine light microscopy, basic skills in handling, growing, isolating and identifying bacteria, and general safe laboratory techniques.
Target Students
Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine
Classes
Spring Semester:Delivery will be via a blended mix of taught classes, completion of practical tasks, e-learning and self-directed learning. All activities will be timetabled locally
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Lab Report
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): 60 min ExamSys exam MCQ & SAQ
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to provide students with sufficient knowledge, skill and understanding of microbes and microbial techniques to enable them to use what they have learned and practised successfully as part of their undergraduate medicine studies.Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- recount key landmarks in Microbiology,
- state fundamental characteristics of major groups of bacteria, viruses and fungi,
- list and discuss requirements for growth and replication of these microorganisms,
- list and discuss methods of control of bacterial and viral growth,
- give an account of the significance of microbes in biotechnology and disease,
- and perform a range of core microbiological techniques.
Conveners
- Sara Smith
- Prof Alistair Warren