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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
| MICR1120 | Introduction to Microbiology |
| MICR1220 | Introduction to Immunology |
Module replaces
MICR3340, MICR3330This 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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| Private study hours | 160.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| 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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,000 words | 20.00 |
| In-course MCQ | MCQ x 2 | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 01/12/2015
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