BL4211 Antimicrobials - Mode of Action and Resistance
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 1
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
15
SCQF level
SCQF level 10
Availability restrictions
Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable
To be arranged.
Module coordinator
Dr P J Coote
Module Staff
Dr P Coote
Module description
This module will commence by establishing the fundamental basis of antimicrobial efficacy in terms of selective toxicity, with a brief history of antimicrobials and factors that make the ideal antimicrobial. This will be followed by study of the known inhibitory action of antibacterial and antifungal drugs at the molecular level, and study of the molecular basis of microbial resistance to these drugs. Lastly, potential new sources of antimicrobials will be considered, particularly antimicrobial peptides and 'natural' antimicrobials.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL3311
Assessment pattern
1-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
Re-assessment
1-hour Written Examination = 50%, Existing Coursework = 50%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
2 x 1-hour seminars ( x 9 weeks).
Scheduled learning hours
18
Guided independent study hours
132