Microbiology of Bacteria, Protozoa and Fungi

Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Students should have basic training in biochemistry and/or cell biology.

Learning Outcomes

To introduce basic and medical bacteriology and related topics to Master students

• The course teaches basic concepts and outline of microbiology with an emphasis on bacteriology
• The course teaches introduction to diagnostic laboratory methods in bacteriology at Haukeland University Hospital;
• The course teaches examples of pathology of specific agents and organs;
• The course links molecular biology and other basic research methods to applied aspects in bacteriology;

The course exemplifies development of molecular diagnostics, vaccines and molecular targets of therapy

Contact Information

Studie@gades.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Description of Learning Materials and Media

Willey, Sherwood, Wolverton: Prescott, Harley &: Klein´s Microbiology, 7th Edit, 2008, 1088 pp., McGraw Hill ISBN: 978-0-07-299291-5: ISBN 0-07-299291-3 (hard copy : alk. paper)

Assessment / Examination Format

Written

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

English

Course Unit Level

Master level

Department

The Gade Institute

Aim and Content

The studetns will learn about the microbial world and how they adopt to various environemental conditions and interactions between host and microbes in particular in sikness and in health. This is important for how we diagnose and treat infections. The students will learn about the importance of preventive measures against infectious diseases and why it is important to have a restrictive policy for antibiotic usage.

This course gives a fundamental introduction to microbiology with an emphasis on bacteria, protozoa and fungi.

BACTERIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

• The history and scope of microbiology
• Procaryotic cell structure and function

DEMONSTRATION OF MICROBIAL TECHNIQUES

• Demonstration I
• Demonstration II

MICROBIAL NUTRITION, GROWTH, AND CONTROL

• Microbial nutrition and growth
• Control of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents

MICROBIAL METABOLISM

• Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
• Fermentation and bacterial photosynthesis

MICROBIAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

• Regulation of gene expression
• Mechanisms of genetic variation

DNA TECHNOLOGY AND GENOMICS

• Recombinant DNA technology
• Microbial genomics (including proteomics)

THE DIVERSITY OF THE MICROBIAL WORLD

• Bacteria
• Protists and fungi

MICROBIAL DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL

• Pathogenictiy of microorganisms
• Antimicrobial chemotherapy
• Clinical microbiology - specimens and identification of microorganisms from specimens
• Clinical Microbiology - susceptibility testing
• The epidemiology of infectious diseases - Terminology and tools
• The epidemiology of infectious diseases - Recognition of infectious diseases and epidemics - herd immunity - antigenic variation
• Principles of vaccination
• Bacterial vaccines- the norwegian child immunization program - global travel and health considerations
• Human diseases caused by bacteria - Airborne diseases
• Human diseases caused by bacteria - Arthropod and direct contact diseases
• Human diseases caused by bacteria - Food-borne and waterborne diseases
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Zoonotic pathogens and diseases
• Dental pathogens and diseases
• Human diseases caused by fungi and protists - Malaria, Giardiasis, Trypanosomiasis,
• Opportunistic pathogens and diseases

RESEARCH PAPERS IN BACTERIOLOGY

• Seminar I

Seminar II

Learning Outcomes

To introduce basic and medical bacteriology and related topics to Master students

• The course teaches basic concepts and outline of microbiology with an emphasis on bacteriology
• The course teaches introduction to diagnostic laboratory methods in bacteriology at Haukeland University Hospital;
• The course teaches examples of pathology of specific agents and organs;
• The course links molecular biology and other basic research methods to applied aspects in bacteriology;

The course exemplifies development of molecular diagnostics, vaccines and molecular targets of therapy

Pre-requirements

Students should have basic training in biochemistry and/or cell biology.

Recommended previous knowledge

Students should have basic training in biochemistry and/or cell biology.

Course Unit Evaluation

A final written multiple choice exam of 4 hours duration

Contact Information

Studie@gades.uib.no