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 * Case study (medical microbiology, OMED00074) **

Students will be randomly divided in groups of 5. Each group will be assigned an infection-based case study. Each individual will have one week to go through the case study intro and look into what type of tests/info are needed in order to solve the case. At the end of week 2 each student will have to express his view on what tests to run through answering a short set of questions in the portal (**Case study part 1**). A group leader will then be established

Results of the various tests will be made available to each group. The next step will be for the group to meet and start working together. The group will develop a wiki, it will then work together to interpret and discuss the results of the tests and solve the case study, the solution will be published on the group wiki (**Case study part 2**).

The next step will be to publish on the wiki a critical review of the case. This will involve looking at:


 * 1) 1. Infectious agent
 * 2) 2. Pathogenicity
 * 3) 3. Epidemiology
 * 4) 4. Clinical aspects
 * 5) 5. Therapies

Each individual will be responsible for a separate aspect (500 words). The group will work together for the preparation of:

Conclusion: 200 words to be written by the group Reference list: in Harvard style. (**Case study part 3**)

The group members are expected to meet a minimum of 3 times. Minutes of each meeting will be recorded (see Appendix 1) and uploaded in the wiki.

The case study will count for 60% of the final mark for the course. The marks will be obtained partially from individual work and partially from group work as detailed in Appendix III. Each student will have to:
 * Undertake a portal based MCQ (Case study part 1)
 * Meet with the group and build a wiki (Case study part 2)
 * Complete individually and as a group a wiki including a critical review of the disease identified in the case study and 3 meetings.
 * Hand in a Feedback form on the performance of the other members of the group.


 * Appendix I**


 * Delivery:**

Week 2 Introduction to the case studies. Establishment of Groups.

Week 3 (11-12) Tutorial on how to build a Wiki

Week 8 Progresses of the groups on the wiki


 * Appendix II**


 * Example of minutes:**

Location: Present: Apologies: Topics for discussion:

Contribution to discussion:

Actions:

Next meeting to take place:


 * Appendix III**


 * Marking Scheme:**

Portal based assignment on the case study topic. MCQs format
 * Case study part 1 (10%)**

8th of November: Progress on the Wiki. You are expected to have solved the case study and have uploaded at least one set of minutes of the meetings
 * Case study part 2 (10%)**

January 2011. You are expected to have completed the Wiki.
 * Case study part 3 (80%)**


 * Marking Scheme for the Case study assignment.**

Case study part 1 (10%). This part will be individual.

Case study part 2 (10%). You will be marked for your progress on the wiki as a group. You are expected to have solved the case study, published the minutes for your first meeting and have divided your assignments.

Case study part 3 (80%). The marks for the completed wiki will be assigned as follows:

Presence at meetings: 10% (individual) Individual topic: 40% (individual) Presentation: 10% (group) Structure: 10% (group) Conclusion and References 10% (group)

It will not be marked but needs to be completed in order to pass the course. The feedback will be handed in to tutors and published/given anonymously in the wiki/to group’s memebers.
 * Feedback** on the performance of other members of the group. This is a formative exercise.

The most positive aspect of member A contribution: The least positive aspect of member A contribution: What could member A have done to work more effectively within a group: What did you learn by working in your group.