? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : BMS-4-MI26

Three main CF themes will be covered. First, an overview of the basics of CF as a life-threatening inherited disease including the expanding molecular biology of CFTR in the context of lung defence and human gene therapy. Second, the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the major CF pathogens. Third, practical issues surrounding antibiotic therapy, the design of antibiotic trials in CF, cross-infection control and the potential biohazards relating to the agricultural use of Burkholderia as biopesticides.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

Home subject area

Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Other subject areas

Microbiology and Infection (Biological Sciences), (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 20/09/2007 09:30 11:00 Seminar Room FU321, Chancellors Building, Little France NHS Seminar room 7- FU321/2- Chancellors Building, RIE, Little France

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 09:00 13:00 Central

Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

30% ICA and 70% exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Patricia Anne Law
Tel : (0131 6)50 3161
Email : Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Simon Talbot
Tel : (0131 6)50 7938
Email : stalbot@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.dbcls.med.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/