Course: Microbiology 1

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Course title Microbiology 1
Course code MIK/VAB11
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kolář Milan, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Hamal Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Sauer Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Imwensi Peter, MUDr.
  • Raclavský Vladislav, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Mlynárčik Patrik, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Characterization of procaryotic cells. Inner structures in bacteria. Surface structures in bacteria. Spores. Growth and reproduction of bacteria. Bacterial pathogenicity and virulence. Exotoxins and endotoxins. Microbial ecology. Microorganisms in healthy human body. Bacterial metabolism and enzymes. Bacterial genetics. Mutation. Gene transfer. Lysogenic conversion. Plasmids. Transposons. Easter Monday. Resistance of microbes to antibiotics (mechanisms and spreading). Antimicrobial agents - classification. Appropriate antibiotic therapy. Sterilization and disinfection. Antigens. Active immunization. Antibodies. Passive immunization. Endogenic infections. Nosocomial infections.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic), Laboratory Work
Learning outcomes
To practice basic skills and measures in working with infectious materials. To acquire knowledge of taxonomy, morphology, genetics and physiological properties of microroganisms. To gain an overview of diagnostic methods and microbiology laboratory services. To be capable of selecting the most suitable examinations. To become familiar with antimicrobial agents, their prophylactic and therapeutic use, and with the principles of disinfection and sterilization.
The students will be able to implement the acquired knowledge and skills both in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients and in scientific and research activities.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of biology, anatomy, latin and medical chemistry.
BIO/VAB11 and LCH/VAA11 and LBF/VAB11 and CJA/VAB41 and CJA/VA031 and NAN/VAB13 and NAN/VAA13 and PVL/VAB71 and LCH/VAB20 and HIE/VAB11 and KAR/VAB11

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Presence in all practical trainings
Recommended literature
  • Goering, R. et al. (2016). Mimsova lékařská mikrobiologie. Praha: Stanislav Juhaňák - Triton.
  • Koukalová, D. a kol. (2013). Microbiology I. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • Murray, P.R., Rosenthal, K.S., Pfaller, M.A. (2012). Medical Microbiology. Saunders.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2018) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2021) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2021) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2019) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2021) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer