OVERVIEW

The Microbiology Course consists of a module of 6 credits corresponding to a total of 48 hours of lectures that will deal mainly with bacteria and viruses pathogenic to humans and the most important therapeutic approaches to them. The problems of drug resistance by pathogenic germs to date will also be described.

For the understanding of the subject it is strongly recommended the knowledge of biology

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

the course aims to provide the knowledge related to:

- the structural and functional anatomy of the bacterial and viral cell, with insights into the mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence of the two different microorganisms

- the normal human bacterial population, its beneficial and potentially pathogenic roles for the host

- the main diagnostic techniques for the identification of the causative agent of an infectious disease and the evaluation of its sensitivity to chemotherapeutic agents

- the mechanisms of action of the main categories of antibacterial drugs

- microbial strategies of antibiotic resistance

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

the course aims to:

- to make known the structural and functional characteristics of the main microorganisms of clinical interest, with particular attention to the mechanisms of virulence,

- deepen the different relationships between microorganisms and the human host, drug resistance,

- understand the modalities of onset of an endogenous or exogenous infection,

- understand the information provided by drug sensitivity tests carried out in vitro

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

- know the fundamental structural and biological differences of the main microorganisms of clinical interest

- understand how bacteria and viruses cause infectious diseases;

- understand the modalities of onset of an endogenous or exogenous infection;

- understand the information provided by drug sensitivity tests carried out in vitro;

- know the mechanism of action of antibiotic drugs and those of resistance by bacteria

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge in the field of biology

TEACHING METHODS

The microbiology course is organized in lectures, given by the teacher. The topics are illustrated through PowerPoint presentations (shared directly with the students) and supported by the consultation, always recommended, of an appropriate textbook)

Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department ( Prof. Luca Raiteri, Luca.Raiteri@unige.it ) before class begins, in order to liaise and arrange the specific learning methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes. VERY IMPORTANT: any request for compensatory tools and adaptations in the exam MUST be done within 10 working days before the date of the exam according to the instructions that can be found at https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/comunicazioni

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Refer to the calendar published by the UniGe web site 

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of 5 open questions to be answered in written form, in a time of 50 minutes (10 min per question). The student who has reported a score of 18/30 may, at his discretion, take an oral exam whose outcome will contribute ex novo to the final vote.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

In addition to the study and mastery of the subject, the ability to respond in a relevant way to the question (even in a schematic way) and to extrapolate links within the various topics will be taken into great consideration. It will also be appreciated, for the written test, a clear and understandable handwriting