2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MICR3212 Advanced Topics in Microbiology 3
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Dr Glyn Hemsworth
Email: G.R.Hemsworth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
This module is currently only available to Level 3 undergraduates registered on Microbiology, Biological Sciences and Genetics degree programmes. However Genetics students must have an appropriate background in Microbiology / Virology and obtain the approval of the Genetics and Microbiology Programme leaders.This module is mutually exclusive with
| BIOC3231 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3 |
| BIOC3232 | Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry 3 |
| BIOL3211 | Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 3 |
| BIOL3215 | Cancer Biology |
| MICR3212 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 3 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To introduce students to a range of research topics in the broad field of biochemistry, biological sciences and microbiology, and develop their ability to collate, critically analyse, and describe scientific information.Students are recommended to attend five advanced topics.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Discuss in-depth a range of research topics at the forefront of microbiology;
2. Select and critique scientific information obtained from reputable sources and
integrate the material to provide an up to date account of the topic under
discussion;
3. Demonstrate advanced communication skills through presentation of the
material in written format.
Skills outcomes
- Managing Knowledge: Assimilation of information
- Sourcing/selecting/interpreting, Data evaluation/problem solving
- Technical Competence: IT skills
- Managing Self: Planning, Time Management
- Managing Inter-relationships: Team work, Decision taking, Learning from others, Sharing, Receiving critique
- Presentation skills: Report, Essays, Oral.
Syllabus
The module will comprise a series of advanced topics reflecting current
developments across biological sciences/ biochemistry/, medical biochemistry/ or
microbiology. In each topic lecturers will present current thinking and research
findings, referring students to the research literature. Students will be required to
read the up-to-date research literature to advance their knowledge beyond the
material presented in the lectures.
Topics:
Human-Microbe Interactions: an ‘omics view
Haematological cancers
Molecular Oncology
Streptomyces, the Antibiotic Makers
Stem cells
Virus-host interactions
This module is mutually exclusive with other Advanced Topics modules in this
semester within the faculty of Biological Sciences.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
| Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will be devoted to:- preparation for lectures and producing good notes thereafter (~90 hours)
- writing coursework essay (30 hours)
- and preparing for the end-of-semester examination (50 hours).
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
This module will be delivered online through digital platforms such as Collaborate Ultra and Microsoft TEAMS. The digital platform used for delivery of each session is included in the online module timetable. Teaching on this module will include a combination of learning approaches including live sessions (e.g. interactive lectures, Q&A sessions), pre-recorded sessions, group activities, discussion boards and quizzes. To maximise your learning and performance on the modules, you are expected to engage fully with all of the activities set. A detailed explanation of themodule structure and the associated learning activities will be described at the start of the module.
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 24 hr | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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