Why are some microbes pathogenic and others not? How do pathogens cause infection, and how evolutionary conserved are these mechanisms of pathogenesis among different microbes? In this module you will delve into the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis for a broad range of clinically relevant microbes including examples from virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. You will combine immunology and microbiology to discover how pathogens evade the actions of the human immune system and draw on links between pathogens to understand how different pathogens have evolved similar infection processes.
Lecture 16 hours, Workshop 16 hours, Practical 5 hours
10 mins Presentation. Assessment Details: Presentation worth 30%.
2 hours Exam. Assessment Details: Exam worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Appraise the molecular mechanisms various pathogens use to cause infection
2. Critically analyse scientific literature and formulate coherent arguments
3. Demonstrate ability to analyse and interpret microbiology related data
4. Formulate experimental work plans to investigate research hypotheses.
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