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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
LO1 - Explain and compare the different mechanisms of pathogenicity of a range of pathogens affecting different body sites.
LO2 - Apply and synthesise knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of techniques used for screening, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of a range of infectious diseases.
LO3 - Evaluate the principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy, antimicrobial resistance, including the clinical application antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic therapies.
LO4 - Assess the principles and application of public health microbiology, including epidemiology and control of infectious diseases plus the concept of One Health in relation to the prevention, prediction, detection, and response to global health threats from infectious diseases.
This module will cover the pathogenic mechanisms of various bacteria, viruses and fungi within the body, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring techniques for infectious diseases. In addition, antimicrobial therapy and resistance; including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic treatments will be covered. The principles of public health microbiology, including epidemiology and disease control will be addressed. You will also be introduced to the One Health concept regarding global infectious diseases. Taught theory will be linked with laboratory practical sessions, and newly gained knowledge and skills will be applied to case studies examples.
The content of this module has been mapped to the IBMS QAA Benchmark requirements for:
- Medical Microbiology (Clinical Laboratory Specialism) including pathogenic mechanisms of a range of microorganisms; public health microbiology (epidemiology and control of infectious diseases) and the concept of One Health; principles and practice of techniques used for screening, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of a range of infectious diseases, involving a range of methods to detect and identify microorganisms, prevention and control of infection, including vaccination, environmental and vector control; antimicrobial chemotherapy, antimicrobial resistance (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, anti-parasitics).
A total of 10 x 2 hr lecture sessions will be delivered to cover the theoretical background of the different infectious diseases, covered by body system. Aspects such as pathogenicity, virulence and mechanisms of spread of microorganisms will be considered.
A total of 5 x 2 hr laboratory practical sessions will be provided for the development of the techniques required for the correct identification of the causative organisms of a number of infections.
A total of 5 x 2 hr Laboratory-based seminars will consider laboratory investigations for the identification of several different infectious diseases in the form of case-studies.
Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort (40)
Practical sessions
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort (40)
Laboratory-based seminars
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort (40)
Guided independent study
Hours: 110
Further detail relating to assessment
Assessment tasks are designed to measure the extent to which you have satisfied the Level Learning Outcomes for your programme. Some modules, for example where there are professional body (PSRB) requirements, will also test for module-specific skills and knowledge.
Further details of assessment are available in the Assessment Handbook for your programme and in Assessment Briefs provided by Module Tutors.
Post-lecture, tutorial and practical session activities submitted through Moodle will facilitate ongoing formative assessment opportunities via lecturer or peer feedback.
The Integrated Practical Portfolio will be set as part of an integrated assessment (linked to the Level 5 Clinical Immunology module), this assessment will be linked to the practical components of the module and will involve aspects such as methodology evaluation and data analysis from designated practical sessions.
The Written exam will consider the wider aspects of Clinical Microbiology including the different characteristics of a number of pathogens, impact of public health and prevention of infectious diseases.
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) professional body requires students to achieve a pass mark in all assessment components for modules that cover the clinical laboratory sciences subject areas including this one. Since laboratory practical sessions contribute towards assessments these sessions should be considered compulsory. Condonement/compensation will not be permitted for this module, which contributes significantly to the benchmark statement and has learning outcomes that cannot be evidenced elsewhere for the accreditation of the degree.
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Level - 5
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -