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Core Module Information
Module title: Molecular Pathogenesis of Microbial Infection
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MIC11100
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:

In this module you will compare and contrast ways in which different microbial pathogens cause infection in human hosts. Through critical appraisal of current scientific literature, you will broaden your understanding of microbial pathogenesis and evaluate how we apply such knowledge to solve global problems, such as the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance. Throughout the module, you will develop skills to communicate complex scientific information about relevant mechanisms of pathogenesis.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically appraise scientific literature to examine how different microbes cause infection in human hosts.

LO2: Evaluate and explain how understanding of microbial pathogenesis can be applied to solve global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.

LO3: Communicate scientific understanding of microbial pathogenesis using appropriate information, tools, and ideas.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
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
Online Guided independent study 161 In order to fully take part in weekly classes, you will be required to undertake preparatory reading in advance. Details of the required reading will be provided on Moodle along with guidance on what to focus on each week. You will also need to undertake independent research as part of your work towards the module assessments.
Face To Face Tutorial 33 Each week, classes are workshop-style interactive tutorials where you will be able to engage in group work. You will be required to do some guided preparatory reading ahead of each class so you are ready to take part in group discussions.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 You will have the opportunity to engage in practical sessions that will help you to understand how to apply bioinformatics tools to deepen your knowledge of microbial pathogenesis.
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 60 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 10 minutes You will be required to prepare a recorded presentation of up to 10 minutes to include an element of bioinformatics analysis and critique of relevant literature.
Class Test 20 1 Week 7 HOURS= 1 hour You will undertake an open-book, online test with multiple choice questions and short answer questions which will test your ability to analyse and critique scientific papers.
Class Test 20 1 Week 11 HOURS= 1 hour You will undertake an open-book, online test with multiple choice questions and short answer questions which will test your ability to analyse and critique scientific papers.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MIC11100 Molecular Pathogenesis of Microbial Infection
 

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