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MICR40090

Academic Year 2024/2025

Systems Biology of Microorganisms (MICR40090)

Subject:
Microbiology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Wim Meijer
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The field of systems biology focuses on the components of a biological system, their interactions and how these interactions give rise to a functional cell. The field relies on the advances in genomic, proteomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics as well as in computer science and mathematics to describe a cell and cell processes. Systems biology is a key field of study that will transform biology over the coming decades. This module will provide an overview of the rapidly expanding field of systems biology as it relates to microorganisms.This is an advanced module assuming level 3 knowledge regarding genetics, microbiology and metabolism. It is strongly recommended that students have succesfully completed BMOL30030 'Regulation of Gene Expression'

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the basic concepts of systems biology2. Describe the methodologies applied in systems biology as they apply to microorganisms3. Explain how the data provided by individual approaches are integrated to provide a description of a living cell

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Specified Learning Activities

32
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

112

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module consists of lectures and self study.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

It is strongl;y recommended that students have succesfully completed an adavnced genetics module such as BMOL30030 or equivalent. Students need to have an understanding of Biochemistry/Microbiology/Pharmacology or equivalent at level 3


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Systems Microbiology (INDM40090)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): two-hour end of semester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Stephen Gordon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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