MEDN68511 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Hannah Serrage Unit coordinator School of Medical Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p>Students will be introduced to conventional and advanced laboratory methods for the<br>reliable culture and identification of viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as learning skills in<br>the acquisition and interpretation of laboratory data.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In this unit students will explore:</p><ul><li>Routine microbial culture techniques.</li><li>Assays that differentiate between microbial species based upon structure and classification.</li><li>Methods to assess microbial growth and replication</li><li>Biochemical tools for microbial identification (e.g. tube and plate based enzymatic assays)</li><li>Infection dependent effects on host tissue (e.g. in vitro host-pathogen co-culture,<br>inflammatory biomarkers, immunofluorescent microscopy)</li></ul> <p>Students will be introduced to conventional and advanced laboratory methods for the<br>reliable culture and identification of viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as learning skills in<br>the acquisition and interpretation of laboratory data.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In this unit students will explore:</p><ul><li>Routine microbial culture techniques.</li><li>Assays that differentiate between microbial species based upon structure and classification.</li><li>Methods to assess microbial growth and replication</li><li>Biochemical tools for microbial identification (e.g. tube and plate based enzymatic assays)</li><li>Infection dependent effects on host tissue (e.g. in vitro host-pathogen co-culture,<br>inflammatory biomarkers, immunofluorescent microscopy)</li></ul> <p>The unit aims to:</p><ul><li>develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the structure, classification and replication of bacteria, viruses and fungi.</li><li>encourage students to perfect the practical skills necessary for the laboratory analysis of bacteria and viruses.</li><li>develop the students' understanding and knowledge of the principles behind methods used to test for the presence of pathogens.</li><li>develop understanding and knowledge of the immune system and host response to infection.</li></ul> 1 Written exam 40% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 60% <ul> <li>Feedback on assignments will be given in accordance with Unviersity guidelines</li> <li>Informal feedback on a one-to-one basis in practical sessions</li> <li>Verbal feedback in seminar/tutorial sessions</li> <li>Formal feedback at the end of the unit from students</li></ul> N Lectures 5 Practical classes & workshops 63 Tutorials 6 0 76