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MSc Medical Microbiology
Year of entry: 2021
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Course unit details:
Understanding Infection
| Unit code | MEDN68621 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Division of Medical Education |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit will develop a student’s understanding of the biology of infectious disease and the host response to infection. Lectures will focus on the following key aspects:
• The structure and function of the human immune system
• Infection and immunity
• Microbial infections in the immunocompromised host
• Broad strategies employed by pathogens in host colonisation, invasion; tissue damage and immune evasion (i.e. key properties of a microbial pathogen)
• Molecular pathogenesis of key microbial pathogens
Aims
The primary aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the biology of infectious disease in both the healthy and immunocompromised host.
Students will also develop an understanding of the components and function of the immune system, the role of virulence factors in microbial infection as well as an understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of key microbial pathogens.
Teaching and learning methods
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 50% |
| Written exam | 50% |
In-unit assessment (group assessment)
Feedback methods
From students: An online blackboard questionnaire will be used to collect specific student opinion on the Understanding Infection course unit.
To students: Comprehensive examination feedback will be supplied to students through appointment with academic tutors. Interactive formative assessments will also be used in selected lectures to promote feedback to students.
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jenny Herbert | Unit coordinator |