BMB803: Molecular Microbiology
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: English
EKA: N210014112, N210014102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: Internal
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
STADS ID (UVA): N210014101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 19-04-2018
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
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Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to:
- Have knowledge of basic microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology at the level of a bachelor's degree in biological science
- Be able to use Powerpoint or similar presentation software
- Be sufficiently fluent in English to give oral presentations and write reports
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to enable the student to obtain a broader knowledge and understanding of molecular processes in bacteria through a discussion of mechanisms leading to resistance to antimicrobial compounds. The course will give students experience in reading and understanding the latest research literature and communicating current results and concepts.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in introductory courses in biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology (BMB507 and BMB508, or similar) and contributes to the academic basis for a final year Masters thesis on a microbiological topic and employment in biotechnological industry or the health sector.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- give the competence to independently acquire new knowledge at the highest professional level and integrate new knowledge with previous experience
- give skills to critically evaluate original research findings and presentation of research both orally and in writing
- give knowledge of theoretical and experimental methods used in investigations of bacteria using molecular and structural biology
Expected learning outcome
The learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- describe the main types of antimicrobial compounds used in treating infectious disease and explain their mechanism of action
- describe the different mechanisms leading to resistance
- critically evaluate original research articles on resistance to antimicrobial compounds and present seminars in English
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course
- Modern techniques used in molecular and structural biology
- Major types of antibiotic and their mechanisms of action
- Resistance against antibiotics
- Evolutionary theory applied to microbes as exemplified by the development of resistance to antibiotics
- Antibiotics inhibiting ribosome function and mechanisms of resistance to these
- Structure and function of multidrug efflux pumps
Literature
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Satisfactory presentation of two research articles
EKA
N210014112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
Autumn
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam a) | N210014101, BMB803: Molecular Microbiology |
Tests
Final report with oral examination
EKA
N210014102
Assessment
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
5
Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
The introductory phase comprises 12 hours of lecture where the main course themes are introduced. The skills training phase contains 32 hours of scheduled student presentations using Powerpoint or similar with subsequent discussion