BL4213 Molecular Virology

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S A Young

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

Viruses cause clinically and economically important human and animal diseases, examples include influenza viruses, HIV and foot and mouth disease virus, as well as emerging viruses such as ebola virus and coronaviruses. The module will consist of a mixture of lectures, group and student-led learning activities. You will (i) gain knowledge in 4 key topics in molecular virology, (ii) acquire understanding of commonly used molecular techniques used to study viruses (obtained via reading, interpretation and discussion of recent research papers in virology rather than practical class content) and (iii) explore virus-related topics that have made headline news.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL3311

Assessment pattern

90 min Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

90 min Written Examination = 40%, Existing Coursework = 60%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Across the semester: 14 x 1h lectures, 4 x 1h tutorials, 2 x 2h Q&A sessions

Scheduled learning hours

14

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

136

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.