Infection and Immunity

Cod y Modiwl
BRM1620
Teitl y Modiwl
Infection and Immunity
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Russ Morphew
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Iain Chalmers
Dr Debbie Nash
Dr Elizabeth Hart
Dr Sebastian Mcbride
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Matthew Hegarty
Dr Manod Williams
Dr Rhys Jones
Dr Russ Morphew
Dr Hefin Williams
Dr Ifat Shah
Dr Justin Pachebat
Dr Neil Mcewan

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Experimental Design: 1500 Words 50%
Arholiad Semester Exam: 2 Awr 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Experimental Design: Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam: 2 Awr Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Describe key aspects of animal immunology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology, both at the molecular and applied level.
  2. Evaluate data on the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of infectious and immunological diseases in animals.
  3. Explain and discuss means of disease diagnosis and control, with particular reference to current research.
  4. Evaluate immune system components linked to infection under examination conditions.

Disgrifiad cryno

A series of approximately 20 lectures (3-6 Immunology, 3-6 Bacteriology, 3-6 Virology, and 3-6 Parasitology) supported with 5 seminars and 2 practical sessions.
The aims of the module are:
To investigate in detail animal immunology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology both at the molecular and applied level.
To apply this knowledge to animal disease, and so understand disease etiology, pathogenesis, treatment
and prevention.
To understand the principles of disease diagnosis and control.

Cynnwys

This module will considering the following areas:
Key components of the immune system.
Immunological aspects of infection.
Principles, merits and limitations of vaccinations.
Principles of integrated programmes for the control of parasites.
Principles governing the selection of appropriate anthelmintics.
Approaches used for the isolation and identification of bacterial and viral pathogens.
Means by which bacteria and viruses are able to cause disease.
Procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and viral infections.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Developing and assessing written communication will be an integral part of the assessment for this modulethrough the delivery of an experimental design and exam.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Students will have a large choice in the area which is covered by their experimental plan, as such this will allow them tobegin to specialize in areas of specific interest linked to their future career plans.
Gwaith Tim Group seminar work will develop team work skills.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Practical skills developed through a parasite practical
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Principles of diagnosing, treating and preventing disease.
Sgiliau ymchwil Students will be expected to demonstrate significant literature research skills in preparation for their experimental design.

Nodau

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