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LSM4223 

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
   2008/2009, Semester 2
   Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (Microbiology & Immunology)
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Learning Outcomes

TopAn advanced course in the study of infectious diseases of man with emphasis on new and emerging infections as well as those of major clinical/economic importance. Core topics include understanding the principles and practice of Medical Microbiology, the nature and emergence of antimicrobial resistance, changing epidemiology of infections and laboratory diagnosis using classical diagnostic techniques and current molecular approaches. Seminars will be conducted as team presentations to explore current topics on infectious diseases in depth. A strong practical component is included.

Prerequisites

TopFor Life Sciences major. Students must pass LSM3232 or LSM3225.

Schedule

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TIMETABLE FOR SEMESTER II, 2008/2009

 

LSM4223 – MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

Module Coordinators:  Dr Kevin Tan/ A/P Vincent Chow

Email: mictank@nus.edu.sg

Tel: 6516-6780

 

 

LECTURES:

WEDNESDAYS

PRACTICALS:

FRIDAYS

TIME:

1400 – 1600 hrs

TIME:

1000 – 1400 hrs

VENUE:

LT20

VENUE:

LS Lab 9 MD4 Level 4

 

WK

MONTH

LECTURES

PRACTICALS

WEDNESDAYS

FRIDAYS

1.       

Jan

14     Introduction (KT)

        

16     *

2.       

 

21     Lab Methods (GK)

23     P1 (Diagnostic Microbiology)

         (SA/GK)                 

3.       

 

28     Microbial Pathogenesis (SP)

30     P2 (Diagnostic Microbiology)

         (SA/GK)

4.       

Feb

04     Drug Resistance (GK)

        Drug Discovery (TD)

06     P3 (Diagnostic Microbiology)

         (SA/GK)

5.       

 

11     Immunization (SA)

        Vaccine trials (LR)

13     *

6.       

 

18     Immunology & Infection (SA)

20     P4 (Immunological Methods)

         (KT/VC)

 

Recess Week: Sat 21 Feb – Sun 1 Mar 2009 (1 week)

7.       

Mar

04     Opportunistic Infections (KT)

06     P5 (Molecular Techniques) (KT)

8.       

 

11     New and ‘New’ Infections (KT)

13     P6 (Molecular Techniques) (KT)

9.       

 

18     Team Presentations (VC/KT)

20     P7 (Molecular Techniques) (KT)

10.   

 

25     Team Presentations (SA/SP)

27     *

11.   

Apr

01     Team Presentations (SA/KP)

03     *

12.   

 

08     Team Presentations (GS/LR)

10     Good Friday

13.   

 

15    *

17    *

 

READING WEEK : Sat 18 Apr to Fri 24Apr 2009 (1 week)

 

EXAMINATION :   Wed 29 April 2009 (9:00 am)         

 

VACATION : Sun 10 May to Sun 2 Aug 2009 (12 weeks)

 

Lecturers:                                               

      Dr Kevin SW Tan                                    Lectures:                     16 hrs

      Dr Gamini Kumarasinghe                           Practicals / Tutorials:     26 hrs

      Dr Sylvie Alonso                                     Team Presentations:        8 hrs

      Prof Sven Petterson (Guest Lecturer)

      A/Prof Laurent Renia (Guest Lecturer)

      Dr. Kevin Pethe (Guest Lecturer)

      Dr. Thierry Diagana (Guest Lecturer)

      Dr. Georges Snounou (Guest Lecturer)

 

Syllabus

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Text Book:

·          Fundamentals of Microbiology, 8th edition, Alcamo (Jones & Bartlett).

·          Jawetz, Melnick & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology, 24th edition, Lange Medical Books.

·          Medical Microbiology, 4th edition, Baron S (Editor), University of Texas Medical Branch

Available free on-line (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=mmed)

 

Reference texts:

·          Bacterial Pathogenesis: A Molecular Approach, 2nd edition, Salyers AA & Whitt DD, ASM Press.

·          Infectious Disease, 2nd edition, Bannister BA, Begg NT & Gillespie SH, Blackwell Science.

Assessment

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MODE OF ASSESSMENT:

Oral (Team Presentation)

10%
Practical

10%

Written Report   20%
Final Examination 60%

 

Team Presentation (Oral):

Groups comprising 7-8 students per topic.

 

  1. 30 minutes presentation and 10 minutes Q & A. Total 40 minutes. Maximum of 3 persons per group involved in giving presentation.
  2. Timing must be strictly adhered to. A timekeeper will be appointed. Your response to questions will be important in deciding marks given.
  3. Maximum of 40 PowerPoint slides.
  4. Each team is welcome to arrange for an informal meeting with designated lecturers to briefly discuss the topic.

   

Written report must be within the following parameters:

 

  1. 8 pages (including references)
  2. A4 paper
  3. Single side
  4. 12 point typeface
  5. Double spacing
  6. 10 references

Diagram/s as you see fit.

 

Include title and name at the top of the first sheet.

 

Reports are to be handed up at the Microbiology General Office (MD4 Level 3) by Wednesday 15th April 2009.

 

Workload

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