Module Identifier BS25020  
Module Title MICROBES AND DISEASE  
Academic Year 2007/2008  
Co-ordinator Dr Luis A J Mur  
Semester Semester 2  
Other staff Professor Michael Young, Dr Michael K Winson, Dr Gareth W Griffith, Dr Luis A J Mur, Dr Hazel M Davey  
Pre-Requisite BS11110  
Course delivery Practical   5 x 3h practicals  
  Lecture   30 x 1h lectures  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam3 Hours Theory Examination  60%
Semester Assessment Seminar Presentationi & Work shop (10% each)  20%
Semester Assessment Practicals  20%
Supplementary Exam3 Hours Examination (3 hours)  60%
Supplementary Assessment Resubmission of failed course work or alternative  40%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
describe the pharmacology, modes of action and potency of common antiviral and antibacterial agents

explain the concept and function of subviral agents (e.g., viroids, prions)

describe and give examples of how viruses and bacteria are able to behave as pathogens in animals

define and explain epidemiology and outbreaks: spreading and control within a population

demonstrate the practical skills necessary to be able to work safely and efficiently with bacteria in the laboratory

utilize IT skills to analyze and evaluate literature

work cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real clinical conditions.

Aims

To develop an appreciation of the wide ranging abilities of bacteria and viruses and in particular an understanding of their role in clinical and food microbiology. The aims will be achieved through an integrated series of lectures and practical classes and presentation seminars.

Brief description

This module will give an appreciation of the wide ranging types and structures of viruses and bacteria and in particular an understanding of their role in clinical microbiology.

Content

Lectures

Lectures will cover the following topics.

Practicals

In practical sessions students will use and evaluate some of the approaches used for the detection and identification of bacteria in environmental samples (e.g. water, food). They will also acquire the practical skills necessary to be able to work safely and efficiently with bacteria in the laboratory.

Problem based learning

Study cases consisting of real clinical situations.   

Seminars

To include the presentation of seminars prepared on specific case studies in clinical microbiology.

Module Skills

Problem solving Practical classes and problem based learning questions/seminars will provide opportunities to develop problem solving skills.  
Research skills Practical work with a problem based learning structure and seminars using library and www resources.  
Communication Attendance at lectures and preparation, presentation of seminars and group work will provide opportunities to develop presentational (oral and written) and listening skills.  
Improving own Learning and Performance Attendance at lectures, seminars and practicals, working to deadlines for seminars and preparation for examinations will require the development of self management strategies and personal action plans.  
Team work Problem based learning situations during lectures. Practical sessions.  
Information Technology IT skills developed in seminar and poster presentation via o library and www resources to source information o use of PowerPoint.  
Application of Number Not relevant.  
Personal Development and Career planning Awareness of personal and career development skills will be developed through the coursework, e.g. teamwork for problem based learning.  

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Bauman, R. (2007) Microbiology with diseases by taxonomy Pearson Education
Black, J.G (2005) Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 6th edn.. Wiley 0471658693
Collier, L. and Oxford, J (2003) Human Virology Oxford University Press 0192628208

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5