Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Medical Microbiology [Hong Kong]

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BMS11604
Module leader: Clare Taylor
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module will examine in depth mechanisms of microbial virulence and pathogenicity and give you an insight into how clinically relevant bacteria, parasites and viruses cause disease in humans. You will examine current challenges related to emerging and re-emerging microbial disease, including the emergence of drug resistant infections. You will critically explore ways in which clinical infection is managed in healthcare environments and understand the role of public health control in the management of infectious disease. You will appraise current methods as well as new technologies used in diagnostic microbiology for the identification of microbial pathogens from clinical, environmental and food samples.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the dynamic interactions that take place between host and microbe during the establishment of infection, within the context of public health.

LO2: Critically assess current strategies and international guidelines for public health control including those applied to foodborne and environmentally-acquired infection.

LO3: Critically review and challenge scientific literature to develop analytical and communication skills.

LO4: Select and apply appropriate laboratory techniques to enhance understanding of key knowledge that underpins the module learning outcomes.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Clare Taylor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 27 You will have in-person lectures on campus delivered by specialist tutors. Lecture materials will be provided on the VLE to enable you to review them at a time convenient to you.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 34 You will undertake a number of practical classes to get hands on experience of key laboratory techniques relevant to medical microbiology. You will also spend time in a workshop applying bioinformatics to the investigation and diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Online Guided independent study 139 You will be provided with links on the VLE to guided independent study to assist your understanding of key topics.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3 Week 10 HOURS= 15 min You will work in a small group to deliver an oral scientific presentation on a relevant topic chosen by your group. Each group member will have their own unique part of the presentation to deliver but you will be assessed individually.
Report 50 3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 2500 words You will write a report based on your laboratory work applying molecular techniques to the investigation of a key pathogenic microbe.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS11604 Applied Medical Microbiology