BL4215
Bacterial Virulence Factors
2023-2024
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
In order to establish an infection in a host, pathogenic bacteria rely on mechanisms to adhere to host tissue, gain entry into cells, escape the host's immune response and spread and survive within or on the host. These processes are mediated by bacterial virulence factors, i.e. proteins and other bacterial products that utilise and subvert diverse host cellular processes for the benefit of the pathogen. In this module students will explore how structural biology has led to significant breakthroughs in understanding the molecular bases of some important bacterial infections.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass BL3301
Weekly contact: Across the semseter: 8 x 1h lectures (2 lectures a week for 4 weeks), 3 x 1h tutorials, 3 x 3h seminars
Scheduled learning hours: 19
Guided independent study hours: 131
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Existing Coursework = 100%
Module coordinator: Dr U Schwarz-Linek
Module teaching staff: Dr U Schwarz-Linek