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Microbial Pathogenesis MMIC 7050. Course Coordinator: Grant McClarty Tel: 975-7708 E-mail: Grant.McClarty@med.umanitotoba.ca Website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/medical_microbiology/micropath2013.html. Course Overview:.
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Microbial PathogenesisMMIC 7050 Course Coordinator: Grant McClarty Tel: 975-7708 E-mail: Grant.McClarty@med.umanitotoba.ca Website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/medical_microbiology/micropath2013.html
Course Overview: • Selected current topics in Infectious Diseases: Pathogenicity aspect • Guided Self-study and Interactive learning experience (**COME PREPARED**!!) • Each “Block” is ~ 2 weeks; (14 in total)- Overview lecture (1.5 – 2 hrs)- Student lecture (1-2/block, each 1 Hr)
Learning Objectives • Pathogenesis of Selected organisms • Molecular basis of mechanisms • Critique of models used • Relate individual pathogens to block concept/theme • Ultimately: understanding of selected pathogens and common mechanisms of Host evasion used in disease process
Process: • Approx 4 weeks before presentation, Presenters will be notified of topic by e-mail • Key references provided on website • Block lecturer; overview prior to student presentations • Student presentations; powerpoint presentation and summary submitted by Monday noon posted on website
Student Presentation Guideline • Oral presentation: 40 minutes followed by 20 minutes of discussion • Written summary (6 pages max; excluding figures and references)- provide summary of key info • Grading scheme to be used by block lecturer (on website)
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Student Topic: Grading Scheme used by Block Lecturer POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: WRITTEN SUMMARY: TOTAL (100 marks maximum): ___________________________
Plagiarism: • Ensure you know what is included in plagiarism- see U of M website- review Course outline material sent • Reports & Presentations:- do not “cut & paste” text from anywhere - do not use “verbatim” sentences from any reference source unless quoted using italics and reference source quoted.- acknowledge source for any pictures, figures, tables etc
Class Input: • Ensure you notify me if you are going to a conference or will be away for a class • Volunteer: Class Evaluations • Select Topic; sign name to a number on list to determine: • Topics for Presentation • Topics for Take-home exam