MICR40040 Microbial Pathogenicity

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module explores the genetic basis of microbial pathogenicity, with an emphasis in host pathogen interactions and molecular mechanisms used by pathogens to cause disease. Selected topics focus on major human and animal pathogens to explore their infection strategies, virulence factors and adaptation mechanisms to survive the challenges posed by the host environment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

Compare infection strategies used by microbes to survive in the host environment
Discuss molecular mechanisms used by pathogens to cause disease.
Discuss the genetic organisation of virulence genes and regulation of their expression
Reflect on the environmental and genomic drivers in the evolution of pathogens.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Specified Learning Activities

32
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

112
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Microbial Pathogenicity (INDM40040)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: 2 hr Written exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Wim Meijer Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Raul Miranda Caso Luengo Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jennifer Mitchell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring