Microbiology and Immunology

FAR1007

The course emphasizes the basic aspects of microbiology, how various microorganisms are structured and how they can cause disease/illness. In addition, mechanisms of action of various antimicrobial drugs and how microbial resistance to these develops, is studied. A thorough introduction will be given of how the immune system works when fighting infectious diseases. Selected drugs that affect the immune system will be undergone. Pharmaceutical issues are a constant focus in this course.

No prerequisite knowledge is required apart from the course¿s admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is able to:

Knowledge:

describe the structure and characteristics of the various main groups of medically important microorganisms¿
describe microbiological classification and nomenclature¿
have knowledge about the effects of central antimicrobial drugs
have knowledge about the prevention and treatment of different infections as well as the importance of the rational use and prescription of antimicrobial drugs¿
explain how resistance to antimicrobial drugs is selected, arises and spreads
describe the organization and main functions of the innate and the acquired immune system
account for what characterizes and causes inflammation, as well as the cell types and signal molecules involved in inflammatory responses
account for the roles of MHC molecules during antigen presentation as well as the activation of lymphocytes
have knowledge about selected pharmaceuticals that affect the immune system.

¿ Skills:

isolate, cultivate, identify and determine antibiotic resistance of bacteria
master the basic methods of aseptic technique ¿

¿ General competence:

present and explain microbiological issues both orally and in writing

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Compulsory course

Course evaluations are conducted in all courses, and the students are invited to take an active role in these evaluations. Course evaluations may include mid-term evaluations and/or final evaluations of the courses. The head of the course decides how such evaluations are performed.

There is no professional practice in this course

Assessment and grading using the letters A - F.

Approved calculator

None