General Microbiology
Objectives
The Unit aims to initiate students to the various areas of Microbiology, including the aspects of human Microbiology most relevant for training in Nutrition Sciences.
At the end of the unit the student should be capable of:
- To know the main characteristics of different groups of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) and to understand the main differences between them.
- To understand the differences between strict pathogens, opportunistic pathogens and commensals.
- To know the main pathogens.
- To know the principles of laboratory work in microbiology and detection processes and microbial identification.
- Develop scientific thinking and teamwork
General characterization
Code
41016
Credits
4
Responsible teacher
Prof. Doutor Paulo Paixão
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Bibliography
Microbiologia Médica. Helena Barroso, António Meliço Silvestre, Nuno Taveira. 2014, Lidel.
Medical Microbiology, Patrick Murray, Ken Rosenthal, Michael Pfaller. 9th edition, 2020, Elsevier Ltd.
Teaching method
Theoretical classes will be recorded, with sound, by the curricular unit teachers, according to their respective specializations, and placed in the moodle. They take the form of an expository class, in which themes considered fundamental will be approached, providing data that guide students towards a more detailed individual study.
The practical classes, lasting two hours a week, are organized in classes with about 9-10 students and guided by a teacher. If classroom classes are not possible, they will be taught on an e-learning basis.
Evaluation method
Assessment during the period of classes - 20% in which the student will be excluded if the classification is less than 9.5 values.
- Mandatory: Frequency of practical classes (2/3 of the total attendance).
- Presentation of topics by students (2 presentations per student) (10% for each presentation)
-Final written exam - 80%: 50 questions test, multiple choice, in which only one answer is correct, lasting 63 minutes, in which the student will be excluded if the classification is less than 9.5 values.
Subject matter
Main characteristics of the different groups of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites)
Pathogenicity mechanisms. Vaccination and passive immunization.
Description of the main pathogenic and commensal bacteria for humans.
Description of the main pathogenic viruses for humans.
Description of the major pathogens and commensal fungi to humans.
Description of the major pathogenic parasites to humans.
Diagnostic Microbiology: methods used for microbial identification (microscopy, cultures, biochemical methods, antigen detection, molecular biology, proteomic analysis). Typing methods in Microbiology.