CODE 73158 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 2 TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO BIOMEDICO 9293 (L/SNT3) - GENOVA LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB 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 MADDALENA MASTROGIACOMO 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.
