BL3311 Infection and Disease
(BL3311 online module handbook version 18)
This module has lectures in three component areas: parasite infections, viral disease, and pathogenicity of common bacterial infections, and will include consideration of host defences and effective treatment. In all three component areas the emphasis will be on understanding at the molecular level.
*Credits: 20*
Semester: 2†
Module OrganiserPre-requisite Modules:Before taking this module you must pass BL2301 and pass BL2309*
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Biology Teaching Office:
The Biology Hive, New Technology Centre, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SR
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 463602
BL3311: Assessment
3-hour Written Examination = 66%, Coursework = 34%*
Assessment:
Essay‡
Due by:
15/03/2019 17:00‡
Feedback due by:
05/04/2019 17:00‡
Type:
Turnitin‡
Weight:
41.2%‡
Assessment:
Practical‡
Due by:
26/04/2019 14:00‡
Feedback due by:
17/05/2019 14:00‡
Type:
Paper Hand-in‡
Weight:
58.8%‡
(MMS assessment data cached: 21 February 2019 23:20:17.)
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Biology Teaching Office:
We are happy to hear from you about teaching matters. The School of Biology Teaching Office is open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00. School of Biology staff will respond to your emails during these hours. Our team will provide a response to you within three working days.
Biology Teaching Office, The Biology Hive, New Technology Centre, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SR
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk
Tel: 01334 463602/3566
BL3311: Contributing Staff †
BL3311: Learning Outcomes †
Students completing module BL3311 successfully should be able to:
- Discuss key human microbial pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and the diseases they cause.
- Use the primary literature to research the latest understanding of key topics and summarise this in essay form
- Work safely in the laboratory with a selection of microbial pathogens
- Analyse and interpret experimental data from a range of techniques used to study microorganisms
BL3311: Acquired Skills †
Practical Skills
Transferable Skills
- Review article on given topic
- Finding literature
- Concentrations
- Dilutions
- Produce graphs/figures
- Lab or field notebook
- Working in pairs/small groups
Policies †
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