Course unit details:
Vaccinations, Antimicrobials and Resistance
| Unit code | MEDN68652 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Offered by | |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
In order to achieve the unit aims, a variety of learning and teaching methods will be used and will include lectures, laboratory practical sessions, seminars, eLearning materials and private study.
The unit will include the following topics:
- Vaccination
- Antimicrobial discovery (new and past discoveries)
- Antimicrobials and their modes of action
- Principles of antimicrobial resistance
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Alternatives therapies
- Principles of infection control
Aims
Introduce the students to antimicrobials and their mode of action, mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship; principles of infection control and vaccination principles and policies. In addition students will also develop a practical understanding of antimicrobial sensitivity testing.
Teaching and learning methods
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 40% |
| Written exam | 60% |
In-unit assessment
Feedback methods
- Feedback on assignments will be given in accordance with University guidelines.
- Informal feedback on a one-one basis in practical sessions.
- Verbal feedback in seminar/tutorial sessions.
- Formal feedback at the end of the unit from students.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 15 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 24 |
| Seminars | 4 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 107 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Moustafa Alissa Alkhalaf | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
These figures are for guidance only and the number of hours may vary. Independent study may include among others: directed learning, group work, preparation for sessions, follow-up work, PBL and completion of assessment tasks.