Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
BB40141: Molecular biology of microbial adaptation |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| ES 30%, OT 20%, SM 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take BB10006 |
| Description: | Aims: To demonstrate to students how novel molecular tools can be used to address questions central to the behaviour of microbial life. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * describe central examples of microbial behaviour and relate this to the molecular mechanisms involved. Examples such as symbiosis and pathogenicity involving bacteria, plants, animals and fungi; * explain the impact that molecular biology has had on these areas of study. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A. Content: Possible topics include: changes in pathogen host range, plant- microbe symbiosis, animal-microbe symbiosis and inter-microbial competition and cooperation. |