Medical Microbiology (C7137)
Medical Microbiology
Module C7137
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module aims at providing a comprehensive knowledge of Medical Microbiology and focuses mainly on infectious disease agents with the exception of viruses. It covers the discipline of bacteriology, mycology and parasitology. The module will involve lectures on the medically important bacterial pathogens, infections caused by them, virulence, pathogenesis, diagnosis and identification methods, and diagnostic microbiology with emphasis on antimicrobial testing, Clinical Microbiology and an introduction to hospital infection and bacterial typing. Learning would be facilitated with the help of practical sessions and online feedback and assessment
Module learning outcomes
Outline the medically important bacterial, parasitic and fungal pathogens causing infections and describe in detail disease causation, diagnosis and identification of key pathogens
Recognise the importance of Diagnostic Microbiology and its application in the practice of Clinical and environmental Microbiology
Appreciate and discuss in detail current Microbiology issues such as antimicrobial resistance, bacterial typing and bioterrorism
Demonstrate an understanding of working in a Microbiology laboratory with knowledge and use of safe practices and disposal techniques
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222220222 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000001000 |
| Spring Semester | Post Lab | 1 hour | 00000001000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00001000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Lorraine Smith
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Mark Paget
Assess convenor
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