MVMI 215 : Molecular Microbiology

Department

Department of Microbiology & Parasitology

Academic Program

Master in Microbiology

Type

Elective

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Intended learning outcomes

a. Knowledge and understanding:

  1. Acquire knowledge regarding DNA replication in bacteria, plasmids, transposable elements, as well as eukaryotic organelles and the nucleus.
  2. Understand the molecular basis and significance of mutation
  3. DNA cloning as a tool for genetic analysis

b. Mental skills:

  1. To understand the roles of DNA and RNA in prokaryotes.
  2. To recognise the role of genetic mutation and selection in the evolution of the bacterial species
  3. Understanding the role of microbial genetics and molecular biology in the advancement of science and society.

c. Scientific and professional skills:

  1. To give hands-on experience of many of the genetic principles that are discussed in the lectures
  2. To gain experience in uses of genetic methods to investigate biological problems.
  3. To gain the needed skills for solving problems and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.

d. General skills:

  1. Team working, searching data base and review articles related to microbial genetics
  2. Will be able to design an experiment using the gained practical skill
  3. Will be able to summaries experimental work in a correct way in a laboratory notebook

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Theoretical lectures, visual presentations.
  2. Practical lessons and field visits to model laboratories.
  3. Panel discussions and student presentations

Methods of assessments

Assessment Number

Assessment Methods

Assessment Duration

Assessment Weight

Percentage Assessment

Date (week)

First evaluation

Midterm Exam

1-2 hours

10

10%

Sixth

Second evaluation

Laboratory test

1-2 hours

20

20%

Twelveth

Third evaluation

Make a presentation

20 minutes

10

10%

Tenth

Fourth evaluation

Report writing

-

5 marks for each report

10%

Final evaluation

Final exam

3 hours

50

50%

Total

100 Score

100%

References

  1. Molecular genetics of bacteria
  2. Molecular genetics of bacteria
  3. Molecular microbiology laboratory
  4. PCR detection of microbial pathogens

Veterinary Mycology (MVMI 204)
Infection Control Fundamental (MVMI 216)
Molecular Microbiology (MVMI 215)
Microbial Biotechnology (MVMI 214)
DRUG RESISTANTANCE FOR ORGANIMS (MVMI 213)
Diagnostic immunology (MVMI 212)
Basic Virology (MVMI 211)
Diagnostic Microbiology (MVMI 210)
Molecular aspects in Veterinary Virology (MVMI 209)
Essential Bacteriology (MVMI 201)
Principles of Immunology (MVMI206)
Veterinary Immunology (MVMI 208)
Veterinary Bacteriology (MVMI202)
Microbiology Techniques (MVMI203)
Veterinary Virology (MVMI205)
Molecular Determinants of Bacterial Pathogenicity (MVMI207)
Research Methods (MVRM200)