Undergraduate Microbiology 2016-2017

30 credits

Level 3

Second Term

this course provides core information to prepare you for advanced studies in the areas of molecular microbiology and infectious diseases;
in depth knowledge will be provided for the advanced study of microbes and their impact on all areas of life and society;
you will participate in a practical that provides you with an insight into a real-life research project providing skills in experimental design, data analysis, practical laboratory skills and research publication;
wider transferrable skills including problem solving and data interpretation are aimed at developing graduate attributes and employability

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15 credits

Level 4

First Term

a course detailing how microbial pathogenesis has evolved, and the nature of pathogenicity factors in bacterial and fungal pathogens;
a course in which lecture material is supported by bioinformatic workshops and individual presentations – your chance to team-work, problem-solve and ask questions;
contains an bioinformatic research practical in which you study the genome structure of pairs of bacterial species, a pathogen, and a closely-related non-pathogen. This includes a presentation workshop where you will describe the outcome of your genome analysis and literature research;
incorporates lectures detailing the evolution of fungal and bacterial pathogenicity factors, and their diagnosis in the hospital laboratory

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15 credits

Level 4

First Term

understanding the fundamental processes of microbial infections of animals and plants;
this course provides detailed information on cellular & molecular processes that determine successful infection strategies of fungi, oomycetes, bacteria;
this advanced course also informs you about microbe-host interactions, microbial stress adaptation, disease control and host resistance strategies;
you will give a small presentation and participate in tutorials discussing microbial infection strategies based on research papers, which will help prepare you for your final exams

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60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

development of skills in time-management;
development of expertise in experimental design and execution;
acquisition of technical skills and the capacity to follow written instructions;
acquisition of skills in data analysis and interpretation;
maintaining a laboratory notebook;
ability to write a concise thesis;
ability to present the major findings of the project to a general audience

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60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

development of skills in time-management;
development of expertise in experimental design and execution;
acquisition of technical skills and the capacity to follow written instructions;
acquisition of skills in data analysis and interpretation;
maintaining a laboratory notebook;
ability to write a concise thesis;
ability to present the major findings of the project to a general audience

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