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
Available soon
Responsible teacher
Maria de Jesus Fernandes Chasqueira,ANA CATARINA DOMINGUES PEREIRA SANTOS,SUSANA ISABEL MATEUS SANTOS
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 0
Teaching language
PT
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Bibliography
Not applicable
Teaching method
Theoretical training will allow the transmission of knowledge needed to achieve
the main goal, to introduce students to the various areas of microbiology,
including the aspects of human Microbiology most relevant for training in
Nutrition Sciences. Concurrently it will transmit the tools that will enable the
students to be involved in the practical work of Microbiology of the corresponding
practical teaching. Laboratory work in this context will help students to achieve
the objectives of knowing the principles of laboratory work in microbiology, the
development of scientific thinking, and teamwork.
Evaluation method
Assessment during the period of classes - 35% 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) (15% for each presentation)
- Participation in practical classes and during presentations (5%)
-Final written exam - 65%: 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.