Molecular Basis to Microbial Infection
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE4143 | Life Sciences | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LIFE4143
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will use several genetic regulatory systems to illustrate the control and activity of key virulence factors in representative bacterial and viral pathogens as well as considering the tools used for diagnosis and monitoring infectious diseases.
Target Students
Only available for Life Sciences PGT Career students.Compulsory for all students taking the MSc in Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 100% Exam: ExamSys MCQ and written essays (2 from a choice of 4).
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the molecular genetic systems which underpin virulence in bacterial and viral pathogens. Students are encouraged to consider disease from both the human and pathogen perspective throughout. This will be achieved through lectures and problem based learning sessions.Learning Outcomes
- Describe how virulence mechanisms are regulated at the genetic level using several bacterial and viral pathogens as examples.
- Explain how different triggers can activate or repress these genetic regulatory systems and how their regulation underpins disease.
- Understand that disease cannot be viewed exclusively from either pathogen or host perspective and that an holistic view should be taken.
Conveners
- Dr Stephan Heeb
- Dr Steven Atkinson
Last updated 07/01/2025.