- Course Code
- MC 3504
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr P Cash
Pre-requisites
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.