University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Lectures: 10.00 am Mon, Tue and Wed; Practicals: to be arranged.

This module has lectures in three component areas: parasite infections, viral disease, and pathogenicity of common bacterial infections, and will include consideration of host defences and effective treatment. In all three component areas the emphasis will be on understanding at the molecular level.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass 2 modules from {BL2301, BL2302, BL2309}.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Across the semester: 30 x 1h lectures, 3 x 8h practicals split over several days

Scheduled learning hours: 63

Guided independent study hours: 137

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr P J Coote
Module teaching staff: Team taught