You should consult the course book to ensure that you have all necessary information. A course of lectures, practicals, tutorials and assignments, based in the Department of Medical Microbiology, Teviot Place. The course aims at giving students a good grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of bacteriology, virology and immunology. During the course medically important microorganisms and their interaction with the host will be studied. During the course selected groups of organisms or diseases will be covered in detail, e.g. food poisoning, cystic fibrosis, Legionnaires' Disease and measles.
Aims specify the broad intentions and outcomes of the course.
Objectives indicate what you should be able to do or demonstrate in terms of particular knowledge, skills and attitudes by the end of the course. Knowledge of the microorganisms that can cause disease in human beings. Knowledge of the defence mechanisms that help protect the host from infection and help eradicate pathogenic microorganisms. Knowledge of antimicrobial agents and other strategies that can be used to treat and control infectious diseases. The ability to perform a variety of practical procedures safely, accurately and reproducibly, to understand and explain the theoretical basis of the techniques used, and to write a laboratory report to communicate the results of a practical exercise.