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Module Title
LH Infection: Bacterial threats and defence
School
Inst Microbiology / Infection
Department
Inst of Microb and Infection
Module Code
02 33910
Module Lead
Professor Tim Mitchell
Level
Honours Level
Credits
40
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
It is a requirement that students achieve a mark of at least 35% in their summative exam
Exclusions
Description
This module will demonstrate the mechanisms bacteria use to invade and colonise hosts and cause disease and will build on the content of the second year infection module. Key events in adhesion and invasion to host cells will be discussed as will toxin mediated damage and the cellular machinery used to transport pathogenic molecules into host cells in order to hijack normal host cell functions. The use of antibiotics and vaccines to control and eradicate infections will be taught as will pathogen strategies to avoid the host immune response. Key techniques used in the study, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases will be described..
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis
Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between bacteria and the host Critically evaluate strategies to prevent control and treat infections
Demonstrate a practical and theoretical understanding of key techniques used in the study of infectious disease / development of novel therapeutics
Discuss the implications of current developments in microbiology
Assessment
33910-03 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
The module is assessed by a combination of a 3 hour written examination (50%) and course work (50%) - experimental data interpretation Reassessment: Academic failure: If a student fails the module then they will be required to repeat the failed components only. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.