CODE 67945 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - GE SAN MARTINO 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - GE ASL 3 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - GE GALLIERA 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - IMPERIA 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - LA SPEZIA 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - SAVONA 1 cfu anno 2 INFERMIERISTICA 9276 (L/SNT1) - CHIAVARI SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/07 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GE SAN MARTINO GE ASL 3 GE GALLIERA IMPERIA LA SPEZIA SAVONA CHIAVARI SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge of the fundamental differences between multicellular organisms and microorganisms and between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, the fundamental and accessory structures of the bacterial cell, the genetics and metabolism peculiar to the bacterial cell, bacterial spores in general and sporulating bacteria causing human diseases. Knowledge of the difference between saprophytic and parasitic bacteria and the existence of exogenous and endogenous infections, mechanisms of direct and indirect bacterial pathogenicity. Knowledge of general, direct and indirect serological microbiological diagnostics, and bacteriological diagnostics, antibacterial drugs, bacterial drug resistance, genetic mechanisms of occurrence and their phenotype. Knowledge of the structure of viruses in general and DNA and RNA viruses in particular, viral replication and pathogenicity. Knowledge of virological diagnostics, direct and indirect. Knowledge of fungal cell structure and mechanisms of action of antifungal drugs. TEACHING METHODS In-person classes. Via computer support, students are provided with handouts prepared by the lecturer, summarizing the lectures delivered. Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the facuklty and the School/Department's disability liaison at the beginning of the course to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Fundamental differences between multicellular organisms and microorganisms and between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Structure of the bacterial cell Bacterial genetics and metabolism Bacterial spores Microbial ecology, microorganism-host interactions, microbiota Direct and indirect bacterial pathogenicity General microbiological diagnostics Antibacterial drugs and antimicrobial resistance Structure of viruses Viral replication Viral pathogenicity and virological diagnostics RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Simona De Grazia, Donatella Ferraro, Giovanni Giammanco. Microbiologia e Microbiologia Clinica per Infermieri. Pearson Editore. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD PIER ANDREA DUSI PAOLO BUCCHIONI VINCENZO DI PILATO Ricevimento: By appointment. Mail: vincenzo.dipilato@unige.it LESSONS LESSONS START First semester. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam is conducted at the integrated course level, in written and oral mode, as detailed below: The Pathological Anatomy test is a multiple-choice quiz, consisting of 15 questions. The Microbiology test is a multiple-choice quiz, consisting of 15 questions. The General Pathology test is oral. The student must identify the correct answer among the 3 proposed answers. For the written tests, the APL (Acceptable Performance Level) is 9 (the student must have correctly answered to 9 out of 15 questions, at least). ASSESSMENT METHODS Verification of learning is through the final exam only, which aims to ascertain the student's actual acquisition of the expected learning outcomes. In order to pass the exam, the student must demonstrate: knowledge of the main characteristics of prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses and their classification; knowledge of the relationships of microorganisms to the human host; understanding of the mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity and knowledge of the virulence factors; knowledge of the main classes of chemotherapeutics and antibiotics; knowledge of the general characteristics and of viruses; understanding of the mechanisms of pathogenesis of viral infections; FURTHER INFORMATION For further infromation, please contact the faculty Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals Good health and well being Quality education