Microbiology – Immunology

Course Code:

ΝΟΣ0103

Semester:

1st Semester

Specialization Category:

General Background Mandatory ( ΜΓΥ )

Course Hours:

Θεωρία 3

ECTS:

3



 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Written final exam (100%) which includes:

  • Multiple choice test
  • Short answer questions
  • Critical thinking Questions

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course students will be able to:

  • Recognize, describe and use appropriate terminology
  • To know the nature of microorganisms (bacteria-protozoa-fungi and viruses)
  • To acquire general knowledge of laboratory methods and diagnostic techniques of microorganisms

 

GENERAL COMPETENCES

  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information
  • Decision-making
  • Working independently
  • Team work
  • Working in an international environment
  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment
  • Production of new research ideas

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the general knowledge and techniques of studying microorganisms (bacteria-protozoa-fungi and viruses)

 

Course Outline

 

SYLLABUS

THEORY

Definitions – History of Microbiology, Classification of Microorganisms, Classification Systems, Terminology.

  • Microbiological Laboratory, laboratory examination, quality control.
  • Microscope, Coating, Coloring, Coloring substances, Microbiological Techniques
  • Morphology – microbial structure, general description of bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses.
  • Physiology, multiplication of microorganisms. Natural flora.
  • Clinical sample (modes of collection and transfer)
  • Clinical specimen culturing techniques. Methods of susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics
  • Serological, molecular diagnostic methods of infections. Pathogenic microorganisms, modes of transmission
  • Pathogenesis of infections
    1. Mechanisms relating to the micro-organism
    2. Mechanisms related to the mega-organism
    3. Immune mechanisms in severe-ill patients
      • Clinical microbiology
      • Classification, Diagnosis, Diseases: (Staphylococci, Streptococci, Enterococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Mycobacteria, Pseudomonas, Brucellosis, Mycoplasmas, Chlamydia, Fungi, Parasites, Viruses)