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What will I learn on this module?
You will learn about the impact of microbes (including viruses) on human health, with a particular emphasis on selected microbial diseases of major global significance. The emphasis is on furthering understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of microbial disease, with further consideration of how these relate to diagnosis, treatment and strategies for disease prevention. The module content will have strong links to the research expertise of the module team.
As indicative content, suitable topics will likely include the biology of some of the following diseases: tuberculosis and other major mycobacterial diseases (leprosy; buruli ulcer); streptococcal pathogens; malaria; HIV and Hepatitis C virus; cholera as a representative diarrhoeal disease; chlamydia as a major sexually transmitted disease and a cause of blinding trachoma; polymicrobial infections.
How will I learn on this module?
On this module the underpinning theoretical concepts and principles will be covered in a lecture course, supported by in class workshop activities (e.g. discussion, presentations), with further materials provided as directed reading drawn from recent research literature. You will build on the class room learning and directed reading through independent study.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
You will be given lecture materials and directed reading to inform both self-directed learning and in-class activities. The workshop activities will provide opportunities for the module team to provide formative feedback.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
• Discuss the biology of representative major microbial diseases of man
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
• Critically evaluate primary scientific literature in order to understand recent research
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
• Appreciation of the global nature and societal burden of infectious disease
How will I be assessed?
Formal unseen exam
Pre-requisite(s)
N/A
Co-requisite(s)
AP0707 Microbial Diversity
Module abstract
This module focuses on the impact of microbes (including viruses) on human health, with a particular emphasis on selected microbial diseases of major global significance. The emphasis is on furthering understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of microbial disease, with further consideration of how these relate to diagnosis, treatment and strategies for disease prevention. The module content will have strong links to the research expertise of the module team.
As indicative content, suitable topics may include the biology of some of the following diseases: tuberculosis and other major mycobacterial diseases (leprosy; buruli ulcer); streptococcal pathogens; malaria; HIV and Hepatitis C virus; cholera as a representative diarrhoeal disease; chlamydia as a major sexually transmitted disease and a cause of blinding trachoma; polymicrobial infections.
Course info
Credits 20
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 2 years part-time
1 other options available
Department Applied Sciences
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2023
Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
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