Module Details

Module Code: BIOM8005
Title: Medical Microbiology
Long Title: Medical Microbiology UCC module MB 3001
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4213 - Microbiology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce the concept of virulence and virulence factors using case studies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the principal host defenses against infection
LO2 Be familiar with virulence strategies associated with pathogenic bacteria
LO3 Understand the mechanism of action of bacterial exotoxins
LO4 Be familiar with the principal pathogens associated with human bacterial infections
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
UCC module MB2003
 
Indicative Content
Virulence
Body defences, virulence factors (adhesions, toxins, evasion strategies).
Infection and disease
Characteristics of pathogens; mechanisms of pathogenicity/toxigenicity, case studies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework10.00%
End of Module Formal Examination90.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
For 4 weeks
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 90
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact For 4 weeks Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 6 Mandatory