Module and Programme Catalogue

Search site

Find information on

This module is discontinued in the selected year. The information shown below is for the academic year that the module was last running in, prior to the year selected.

2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MICR3342 Infectious Agents and the History of Disease

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr John Heritage
Email: j.heritage@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

This module is mutually exclusive with

MICR1120Introduction to Microbiology
MICR1220Introduction to Immunology

Module replaces

MICR3340, MICR3330

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Micro-organisms are constantly in the news, primarily because of their disease-causing properties, including food poisoning. However microbes also have an amazing array of positive attributes which contribute to the well-being and indeed enjoyment of humankind, particularly in the area of food production, development of antibiotics and soil fertility.

Objectives

On completion of this module the student will have gained a knowledge of bacterial and fungal structure, growth and identification.

Emphasis is placed on the role of microbes in water pollution; pest control; food production processes, food spoilage and preservation and food poisoning.

Syllabus

The module will introduce you to bacteria and fungal life giving details of their structure, growth and diversity.
Several lectures are devoted to microbial techniques.

The module will look at the positive way microbes are used in industry, including the food industry, and their potential to be food-bourne pathogens.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture401.0040.00
Private study hours160.00
Total Contact hours40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Attendance monitoring at lectures
- Participation in in-course assessment

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay1,000 words20.00
In-course MCQMCQ x 220.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 01/12/2015

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD

© Copyright Leeds 2019