MICROBIOLOGY

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr P Cash

Pre-requisites

BI 20M3, BI 25M5

Notes

BI 2002 strongly recommended as Pre-requisite.

Overview

This course presents molecular approaches in current experimental microbiology. Areas covered include molecular mechanisms of adaptations to the environment, including pathogenesis and interactions with other cells; evolutionary relationships among microbes; signal transduction, differentiation and secondary metabolism; measurement of microbial processes and models; microbial communities.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on direct relevance of these topics to current problems in medicine, agriculture, food and related industries.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week and 1 full day practical per week for the first 8 weeks of the course. 3 two-hour tutorials to be arranged at intervals during the course.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour essay examination (65%) and in-course assessment (35%).

Continuous assessment comprises: 1 laboratory report, 1 essay (1,500 words)

Resit: 1 three-hour essay examination (65%) and previous continuous assessment (35%).

Formative Assessment

Two PRS-based revision sessions allow students to answer MCQ questions on all aspects of the course.

Informal questions presented associated with lecture blocks.

Feedback

Practical reports and essays will be marked with written comments.

Students are given general feedback on performance during PRS revision sessions.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr B Muller

Pre-requisites

MC 3504, MB 3006 and BC 3503 or IM 3501 and 30 other credit points at level 3.

Co-requisites

MC 4514, MB 4050.

Overview

The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Microbiology working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff.

Structure

Two essays will be written and examined. All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 elements (33.3%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (66.7%) in the form of a single three hour exam paper.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr Berndt Mueller

Pre-requisites

MC 3504, MB 3006, BC 3503 + 30 other credit points at level 3.

Co-requisites

MC 4515, MB 4050.

Overview

The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Microbiology working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff.

Structure

Two essays will be written and examined. All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 elements (33.3%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (66.7%) in the form of a single three hour exam paper.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Professor K Docherty

Pre-requisites

MB 3006, MC 3504 and BC 3503 or IM 3501 and 30 other credit points at level 3.

Co-requisites

MC 4012, MB4050

Overview

The core element of the course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 two-hour examinations (2 elements each) and 1 four-hour examination (3 elements) (63.6%); in-course assessment (36.4%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Professor K Docherty

Pre-requisites

MB 3006, MC 3504 and BC 3503 and 30 other credit points at level 3.

Co-requisites

MC 4013, MB 4050

Overview

The core element of the course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 two-hour examinations (2 elements each) and 1 four-hour examination (3 elements) (63.6%); in-course assessment (36.4%).