Microbes, Health and Disease

Cod y Modiwl
BR00420
Teitl y Modiwl
Microbes, Health and Disease
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Professor Hazel Davey
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Marco Arkesteijn
Dr Scott Tompsett
Dr Federico Villagra Povina
Dr Joanne Wallace
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Amy Healey
Mrs Emma Anscombe-Skirrow
Dr Rhys Thatcher
Dr Ifat Shah
Professor Gareth Griffith

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Short answer booklet: Collection of short exercises based on practicals and lecture activities 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Science communication: Project 10 Minutes 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Science communication assignment: Supplementary alternative 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Short answer booklet: Collection of short exercises based on practicals and lecture activities 1500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Discuss the role of microorganisms in health and disease.
  2. Outline the causes, prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases.
  3. Communicate scientific topics to different audiences

Disgrifiad cryno

Biological organisms do not always function optimally. This can be due to a variety of factors including infectious disease, ageing or environment. These concepts will be
introduced and explored to provide foundation year students with skills, confidence and knowledge for further study in the biosciences.

Nod

To prepare students for further study in the biosciences.
To develop skills for independent study and group work.

Cynnwys

This module will introduce the biology of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Microorganisms that are beneficial to health as well as pathogens that cause disease will be included. Infectious and non-infectious diseases affecting humans and other animals will be discussed. Students will work in groups to produce a science communication project relevant to the module.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail Working in a group to research and present information
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Adapting the message to the audience
Myfyrdod Students will reflect on their learning journey
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Students will be supported to relate the material taught to their chosen subject area

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 3