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At the end of the module students should be able to:
• Describe clinical importance of normal flora and microbial determinants involved in pathogenesis of infection.• Describe the virulence factors, diseases, diagnosis and treatment of infections caused by Staphylococci, streptococci, Enterobacteria, Tuberculosis, Neisseria, Haemophilus, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Spirochaetes.• Describe the impact of structure and genetic features of viruses on the pathogenesis of infection.• Describe the microbiological features, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of infections caused by Measles, Mumps and Rubella viruses, Coronaviruses, Adenoviruses, Parvoviruses, Herpesviruses, Enteric viruses, Retroviruses, Hepatitis viruses, Papillomaviruses and respiratory viruses
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 18 |
Specified Learning Activities | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
Total | 116 |
This module is designed to cover Medical Microbiology from basics and as such does not require substantial prior knowledge in the area.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Short answers | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Assessment of Lecture material up to week 7 | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Practical Examination: Assessment of Bacteriology practicals | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Assignment: Assignment(s) based on the Virology Practicals | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Feedback on components of the module such as Practical assignments will be given to individual students via BrightSpace or in class via tutorials.
Name | Role |
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Dr Koon-Meng Chan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Marguerite Clyne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jaythoon Hassan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Paul Holder | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |