Undergraduate Course: Pathogenesis of Bacterial Gastro-Intestinal Infections (MIBM10003)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The GI tract in health. Normal bacterial flora. Homeostasis. Food-borne infections and intoxications. Pathogenic mechanisms. Common themes: adhesion, toxin production, genetics, immune responses, symptoms, diagnosis. Emphasis on enterobacterial pathogens E. coli, Salmonella etc. Helicobacter pylori, Vibrio cholerae and Clostridium difficile (by lectures, student- and staff-led group discussion and student presentations). Food-borne pathogens. Student presentations on specific organisms and diseases. Final round-up. |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of bilogical processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| To be added later. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Douglas Roy
Tel: (0131) 242 6279
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Course secretary | Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
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