OVERVIEW

Seminar on Applied Microbiological Techniques," as part of the course "Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology"; 1 ECTS (8 hours of lectures).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course is designed to highlight how microbiological techniques are specifically applied in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research. Particular emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnostics of infections affecting the respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal systems, as well as skin and soft tissues, building upon foundational knowledge of general microbiology.
The program also includes the study of fungi (mycetes) and the related fungal diseases.
An additional focus is dedicated to the application of microbiological analyses in industrial and environmental settings.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course is designed to highlight how microbiological techniques are specifically applied in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research. Particular emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnostics of infections affecting the respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal systems, as well as skin and soft tissues, building upon foundational knowledge of general microbiology.
The program also includes the study of fungi (mycetes) and the related fungal diseases.
An additional focus is dedicated to the application of microbiological analyses in industrial and environmental settings.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of lectures.
Students with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or special educational needs are required to contact the course instructor(s) and the designated SLD Representative within the Department before the start of classes, in order to agree on appropriate teaching methods and ensure the effective achievement of the course objectives and learning outcomes.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

·  Laboratory diagnosis of infections of the urogenital tract

·  Laboratory diagnosis of respiratory tract infections: upper and lower airways

·  Laboratory diagnosis through blood cultures

·  Laboratory diagnosis of bacterial meningitis using cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

·  Fungi: laboratory diagnosis of yeast-like fungal infections. Use of selective, differential and chromogenic media; inoculation techniques

·  Applications of microbiology in environmental and industrial contexts

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Support materials including notes and presentations will be uploaded to the online learning platform (AulaWeb) at the end of each lecture.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CRISTINA CUSATO (President)

MADDALENA MASTROGIACOMO (President)

LAURA TASSI (President)

VINCENZO DI PILATO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

I Semester II year

Class schedule

PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The final assessment requires an oral exam.
During the exam, the regulations regarding the evaluation of students with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or other special educational needs, as established by the university, will be strictly followed (e.g., additional time for written exams, use of concept maps subject to prior approval by instructors at least one week before the exam date).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Basic elements of the subject must be known in order for the exam to be considered satisfactory.