The purpose of the course is to give the students a basic knowledge and the means for understanding the roles that microorganisms play in nature. Furthermore the aspects of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases are deepened

1-Introduction to Microbiology. 2-The Reigns of organisms. 3-Morphology, structure and properties of Prokaryotes. Eubacteria - Archebacteria.3.1-Bacterial reproduction. 4-Fungi: Morphology and Reproduction. 5-Microbial growth: environmental factors affecting the microbial growth. 6- Notions on energy-yelding. 7-Microbial genetics: Organization of genetic material in Prokaryotes. 7.1Mutations and Mutagens. 7.2-Bacterial recombination: Conjugation, Transformation. 8-Responses of microorganisms to environmental stress: bacterial endospores; the viable but non culturable state in bacteria. 9- Quorum sensing; Microbial biofilm. 10-Notions of Microbial Taxonomy. 11-Microbial associations: Commensalism, Neutralism, Parasitism. 12-Pathogenesis of bacterial infections. 13-Notions on Immunology: Nonspecific host resistance; Specific immunity. 13.1-Serological texts. 14- Notions on antibacterial chemotherapy. 14.1- Antibiotic assay. 15- Principles of bacteriological diagnosis:

Laboratory: Students will perform the following experiences: Microscopic observation of microorganisms;-Techniques of isolation, cultivation and identification of microroganisms. 

Students are recommended to have passed the General chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry examinations

D1- KNOWLEDGE AND  UNDERSTANDING. Students must acquire  basic knowledge on the morphological and functional aspects of microorganisms, as well as on the factors that regulate their growth and metabolic activity  and their interactions with  higher organisms. They must also acquire skills for understanding etiopatogenic and diagnostic mechanisms of infections.
 D2- APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.   Students will demonstrate  understanding of the concepts acquired during the course and the ability to apply their knowledge to the different themes of Microbiology in healthcare. They must also be able to demonstrate  ability to solve identification and diagnostic questions by choosing appropriate methods and laboratory procedures for microbiological analyses in the biomedical field.
D3- MAKING JUDGMENTS. Students must show that they have acquired skill in critical interpretation  of the data and developed a conscious independent judgment on the most appropriate investigative methods and their compliance with the scientific method.
D4- COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Students will be able to communicate in written, oral or multi-media way the acquired knowledge and to know how to interface with  interlocutors of their and  other sectors, and to  demonstrate ability to work in groups as well.
D5- LEARNING SKILLS.  Students will be able  to study independently and deepen their skill by means of consultation of library materials, databases and website information peculiar to the sector.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Class lectures and lab experiences

Attendance

None. In any case attendance to lectures and lab activities is recommended

Course books

Wassner, Dupont, Charles – Microbiologia. Casa editrice Ambrosiana 

Prescott, Harley,Kelin  - Microbiologia. McGraw-Hill Companies, S.r.l.
Madigan,  Martinko, Bender, Buckley,  Stahl - Brock- Biologia dei Microrganismi. Microbiologia generale, ambientale e industrial.  Pearson ed.
Biologia dei microrganismi - Gianni Dehò e Enrica Galli- Ed. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
Jawetz-Melnick-Adelberg's. Microbiologia medica. Piccin ed.
Guido Antonelli-Massimo Clementi-Gianni Pozzi-Gian Maria Rossolini. Principi di Microbiologia Medica Ed. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

Assessment

Oral examination

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Students will follow the same directions given for those attending

Attendance

Students will follow the same directions given for those attending

Course books

Students will follow the same directions given for those attending

Assessment

Students will follow the same directions given for those attending

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

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