Course - Molecular Medical Microbiology with Essay - MOL3023
MOL3023 - Molecular Medical Microbiology with Essay
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
In this course you will study the molecular biology of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses which cause infection in humans. We will focus on selected infectious diseases causing both sporadic infections and outbreaks, and the microorganisms, which cause these diseases. You will study the clinical presentation of the disease and its epidemiology, the genome structure of the microorganisms, the mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer, virulence factors and how the microorganisms cause disease, and antimicrobial resistance. Further, you will learn about molecular methods for diagnosis and genotyping of microorganisms. You will also get experience with basic bioinformatics methods for analysis and comparison of nucleic acid sequences, both nucleotide and genome sequences.
Learning outcome
After completion of the course the student should be able to demonstrate a strong general knowledge in molecular medical microbiology:
- have good knowledge about the molecular biology of microorgansims
- have good knowledge about selected infectious diseases and their epidemiology
- have good knowledge about molecular methods for identification and quantification of microorganisms
- have good knowledge about molecular methods for genotyping of infectious agents, and their use in the investigation of infectious diseases
- have basic knowledge about bioinformatics methods and be able to perform analyses and comparison of microbial nucleotide and genome sequences.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, a bioinformatics exercise and a compulsory written assignment. Written exam and the compulsory written assignment count 50 % of the final grade each.
Further on evaluation
Retake of exam: If the assignment is passed in a previous semester, it is sufficient to retake the written exam. If the assignment is not passed, both the assignment and the written exam must be re-taken.
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The language of instruction is English. The compulsory written assignment and the exam must be answered in English
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology
Course materials
Will be announced.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL3003 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2015 | |
| MOL8011 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2015 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Molecular Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell Biology
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 50/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 D 2022-12-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 50/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 50/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"