The concept of microbial infection and its classification
Antibiotics: their
classification, types, and their effect on bacteria, as well as antifungals and
antivirals
Microbial resistance to antimicrobials
Bacterial diseases and ways of identifying and diagnosing them in the
laboratory
Fungal diseases and methods of their diagnosis in microbiological
laboratory
course outlines
Infectious diseases and their definitions
Antimicrobials
Bacterial diseases
Fungal diseases
Intended learning outcomes
Upon course completion, the student will become Familiar with:
Infectious diseases, methods of their spread, and classification of
epidemics
Antimicrobials and their types
Microbial resistance methods for most antimicrobials
Diseases caused by bacteria and fungi, their types, methods of
identification and differentiation, and the laboratory methods used in their
diagnosis.
Teaching and learning methods
lectures/lab classes/group discussion
Methods of assessments
The students' knowledge and performance about the studied topics are assessed throughout the study period. These assessment methods include the following quizzes, discussion sessions, oral exams, and written exams (grand total mark 100%)
Mid-term exam =20%
Practical exam =20%
Oral exams =20%
Final exam =40%
References:
Murray, P. R., Rosenthal, K. S., & Pfaller, M. A.
(2020). Medical microbiology E-book. (9th edition): Elsevier Health Sciences.
Oberender, H. (2000). WB Hugo, AD Russell, Pharmaceutical
Microbiology, Blackwell Science
