Undergraduate Course: Pathogenesis of Bacterial Gastro-Intestinal Infections (MIBM10003)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The GI tract in health. Normal bacterial flora. Homeostasis. Food-borne infections and intoxications. Pathogenic mechanisms. Common themes: adhesion, toxin production, genetics, immune responses, symptoms, diagnosis. Emphasis on enterobacterial pathogens E. coli, Salmonella etc. Helicobacter pylori, Vibrio cholerae and Clostridium difficile (by lectures, student- and staff-led group discussion and student presentations). Food-borne pathogens. Student presentations on specific organisms and diseases. Final round-up. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 18:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Biomedical Tutorial Room 1, BMTO, Medical School, Teviot Place. Please note this class will start at 14:15 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Pathogenesis of Bacterial Gastro-Intestinal Infections | 1:30 | 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of bilogical processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| To be added later. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Simon Talbot
Tel: (0131 6)50 7938
Email: stalbot@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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