Module - LIFE4065 - Microbial Genetics and Genomics

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Module - LIFE4065 - Microbial Genetics and Genomics

Programme	SoLS - Life Sciences Modules Database (Level 4) C703 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry (Part 3 - Restricted) C742 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Part 3 - Restricted)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91452/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91452/year_lookup/XXIDXX HEFCE Biochemistry benchmarks Royal Society of Biology RSB Biochemistry subject specific outcomes
Module Code	LIFE4065
Credits	20

Total Credits:

20.00

Level:

Target Students:

Compulsory for all students taking the MSc in Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics. Also available to other students.

Summary Of Content:

This module will use several genetic regulatory systems to illustrate how key virulence factors are regulated in bacterial and viral pathogens. These examples will also be used to demonstrate how tools used for genomic analysis can be used to diagnose and monitor infectious diseases.

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The aim of this module is to introduce students to the molecular genetic systems which underpin virulence in bacterial and viral pathogens. Students are encouraged to consider disease from both the human and pathogen perspective throughout.This will be achieved using a combination of lecture sessions and interactive workshops.

Education Aims:

Offering School:

Life Sciences

Convenor:

Name
Dr Stephan Heeb
Dr Steven Atkinson

Semester
Autumn UK

Taught Semesters:

Requisites:

N/A

Additional Requirements:

Condition
Only available for students studying School of Life Sciences MSc plans

Method and Frequency of Class:

Activity	Number of Weeks	Number of sessions	Duration of a session
Lecture	6 weeks	3 week	1 hour
Workshop	4 weeks	1 week	2 hours

Each lecture will be 1 hour. Students will be expected to work for approximately 4 hours of additional directed/self directed reading/learning and associated work.

Method of Assessment:

Assessment Type	Weight	Requirements
Exam 1	100.00	120 minute exam - MCQ and SAQ

Each lecture will be 1 hour. Students will be expected to work for approximately 4 hours of additional directed/self directed reading/learning and associated work.

Assessment Period:

Assessed by end of Autumn Semester


	Learning Outcome:
		By the end of this module, students will be able to: describe how virulence mechanisms are regulated at the genetic level using several bacterial and viral pathogens as examples. Explain how different triggers can activate or repress these genetic regulatory systems and how their regulation underpins disease. Students will also develop skills in the following: 1. Critical thinking 2. Problem solving 3. Oral and written communication 4. Self management

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