BL4297 Current Topics in Antibiotic Research

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 10

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Dr J K Hobbs

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Module Staff

Dr J Hobbs

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Module description

Antibiotic research is a fast-paced field of undeniable global importance. This module will focus on new and emerging advances, technologies, and areas within this diverse field, including cutting-edge approaches to antibiotic discovery and design; the emerging bacterial phenomena of antibiotic tolerance and persistence; the role of antibiotic stewardship and public health in tackling antibiotic resistance; and alternative strategies for the treatment of bacterial infections. Throughout, topics will be presented and discussed in relation to their clinical significance and application to clinical case studies.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL3311

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU PASS BL4211 OR TAKE BL4211

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Across the semester: 1-2 1-hr lecture(s) and/or 2-hr workshop/presentation seminars per week

Scheduled learning hours

23

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

Guided independent study hours

120

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of antibiotic research and the diversity of techniques and research fields involved.
  • Explore recent advances in antibiotic research and critically evaluate the relative merits of different technical approaches.
  • Effectively read, evaluate and present primary literature in different forms.
  • Appreciate the holistic (scientific, societal and economic) approach that is needed to advance antibiotic research and protect the use of existing antibiotics.