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BI3BG8-Mechanisms for Microbial Function
Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites: BI2BR5 The Bacterial Cell and BI2BMG4 Molecular Genetics
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Current from: 2020/1
Email: glyn.barrett@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
Develop specialist skills and knowledge in microbiology at the molecular level. You will become aware of exciting developments in microbiology and learn how experimental approaches are used to uncover scientific knowledge in topics including bacterial evolution and gene expression and regulation.
Aims:
Students will become aware of recent selected, exciting developments in microbiology that highlight the mechanisms underlying bacterial functions and the methodologies and technologies which facilitate such advances. Students will learn how to abstract information from, and review, recent research work in the primary scientific literature
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
- comprehend and summarize research articles
- provide an oral presentation with PowerPoint visual aids summarizing a research article
- demonstrate an understanding of the selected topics in mechanisms for microbial function
- have an enhanced comprehension of the link between experimental data and scientific knowledge
Additional outcomes:
- demonstrate an improved theoretical knowledge of key techniques in microbiological research
Outline content:
This module will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of several key topics in microbiology at the molecular level; many of these are either directly relevant to microbial pathogens or provide an analogous model for pathogens. Students will learn how experimental approaches are used to uncover scientific knowledge, and will gain an appreciation of the limits of man's knowledge in the specified topics. Students will discover how scientific knowledge derives from research published in the
form of peer-reviewed research articles. Students will also acquire experience of assimilating, summarising and reviewing information from relevant scientific papers (primary research articles and review papers). The topics covered will be: gene expression and regulation (including quorum sensing) in bacteria; bacterial stress & survival; bacterial evolution; and specialised bacterial mechanisms (spore formers, biofilm formation, and endosymbionts).
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, student seminars, group discussions, problem solving, comprehension of research articles.
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Lectures | 14 | ||
Tutorials | 6 | ||
Guided independent study: | 80 | ||
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Total hours by term | 100 | ||
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Total hours for module | 100 |
Method | Percentage |
Written exam | 70 |
Written assignment including essay | 15 |
Oral assessment and presentation | 15 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Two-hour paper
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
5 questionnaires (15%) and 1 student seminar (15%)
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-sit examination in August/September
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 13 May 2020
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.