Undergraduate Course: Intracellular Bacteria: pathogenesis and immune response (MIBM10049)
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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Course description |
This special topic will study the general characteristics of intracellular bacteria from both the microbial and host angle. The specific examples used will include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. leprae, Listeria monocytogenes, Yersina spp., Legionella pneumophila and chlamydia. Discussions will focus on the advantages of an intercellular lifestyle, mechanisms of cell entry and survival and host defence and recognition mechanisms. Students will produce a poster to illustrate aspects related to a specific microbe. |
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 | | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 |
First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 09:00 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Biomedical Seminar Room 4, BMTO, Medical School, Teviot Place |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biologicaql process. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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Assessment Information
30% ICA & 70% exam. |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
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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1 September 2010 6:21 am
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