CODE 68159 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 7 cfu anno 2 TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO BIOMEDICO 9293 (L/SNT3) - GENOVA LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in ingresso Per sostenere l'esame di questo insegnamento è necessario aver sostenuto i seguenti esami: BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 9293 (coorte 2024/2025) ANATOMY-HISTOLOGY 65456 2024 PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 66899 2024 PRACTICAL-CLINICAL INTERNSHIP - 1ST YEAR 87016 2024 MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da: MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY MICROBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course aims to provide specific knowledge in the field of Clinical Microbiology, evaluating, in particular, the etiopathogenetic mechanisms and diagnostic approaches in the field of Human Medicine. The integrated course of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology is divided into 3 modules, extending over the first semester: Elements of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Microbiology Techniques, Applied Microbiology Techniques. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Acquire knowledge about the diversity of the microbial world. Know the main characteristics of the various microorganisms pathogenic to humans (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites), their pathogenicity mechanisms, and the main infectious diseases of health interest. Know the main classes of chemotherapeutics and antibiotics and the main mechanisms of drug resistance. Acquire theoretical-practical knowledge of the main laboratory techniques for the identification of pathogens through bacteriological (direct and cultural), molecular (direct, indirect), serological and immunometric investigations. Know the potential applications of microbiology in healthcare, industrial and environmental fields. Acquire theoretical knowledge and laboratory techniques for the diagnosis of tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Acquire theoretical knowledge on molecular biology and mass spectrophotometry techniques. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD VINCENZO DI PILATO Ricevimento: Mail contact: vincenzo@dipilato@unige.it LAURA TASSI CRISTINA CUSATO Ricevimento: Reception by appointment to be agreed via mail cristina.cusato@edu.unige.it MADDALENA MASTROGIACOMO LESSONS Class schedule MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The final examination consists of an oral test and covers the syllabus given during the lectures. ASSESSMENT METHODS Verification of learning is carried out through the oral exam, aimed at verifying the real acquisition by the student of the expected learning outcomes. In order to pass the exam the student will have to demonstrate a good knowledge of the etiological basis and the pathogenic mechanisms of diseases I humans and the ability to analyze the technical aspects of possible diagnostic approaches; The following items will contribute to the final mark: - ability to critically discuss the requested topics; - accuracy, clarity, synthesis and fluency; - competence in the subject; - speaking ability and correct use of terminology.
