Under graduate Course Specification 2018
Course Specifications
University: Minia Faculty: Medicine Department:
Medical
microbiology and immunology last date of approval 5-11- 2018
1. Course Information
• Academic Year/level:
3rd year
• Course Title: Medical Microbiology
• Code: M B313
• Number of teaching hours:
- Lectures: Total of 90 hours; 3 hours/week - Practical: Total of 60 hours; 2hours/week
2.
Overall Aims of the courseBy the end of the course the student must be able to:
1. Demonstrate adequate awareness & understanding of basic facts, concepts, theories and medical terms in the field of different types of pathogens, their structure and pathogenesis.
2. Demonstrate in depth understanding of the underlying the basics of the host-parasite relationships and the role of the immune system in defending the body against different pathogens and its role in health and disease.
3. Acquire a suitable range of competencies to identify, analyze and solve problems.
4. Acquire skills of self-development and capability of continuous learning.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills & appropriate attitude and manners.
3. Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs):
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
A- Knowledge and
Understanding
A.1. Know microbial morphology, structure, metabolism and physiology of medically significant microorganisms.
A.2. Understand the basis of microbial genetics and biotechnology techniques and their applications.
A.3. Explain different methods for in vivo and in vitro control of different microorganisms.
A.4. Recognize the taxonomy and classification of different microorganisms.
A.5. Identify the natural habitat, source of infection and mode of transmission of the different classes of pathogens.
A.6. Identify the different laboratory methods for different infectious agents .
A.7. Know the different methods for treatment, prophylaxis and control measures of the common infectious agents.
A.8. Identify the different levels of host-parasite relationship and recognize the microbial virulence factors.
A.9. Illustrate the natural barriers for infection (innate immunity)
A.10. Understand the structure and functions of different components of the immune system.
A.11. Explain the role of the immune system in the health and disease of the human being.
A.12. Describe the different methods for assessment of the immune response.
A.13. Understand the different methods of immunemodulation and their applications.
A.14. Know the basis of nosocomiology practice.
A.15. Tell about the different methods for infection control
A.16. Describe the principles of biosafety measures and aseptic precautions in Clinics and Hospitals.
B- Intellectual Skills
B.1. Develop the skills for analysis of different cases of infection to reach a final diagnosis and microbiological identification of the causative organism
B.2. Solve problems associated with different infections such as microbial resistance to antimicrobial agents, reach a final diagnosis of a certain pathological condition caused by an infectious organism.
C- Professional and Practical Skills
C.1. Perceive the basic knowledge acquired during the course . C.2. Achieve professional applications such as managing a microbiology laboratory.
D- General and transferable Skills
D.1. Manipulate microbiological samples and reach a microbiological diagnosis of an infection.
D.2. Write protocols for identification of a given microorganism.
D.3. Communicate with colleagues and patients regarding a case caused by a microorganism.
D.4. Work in/with different groups.
D.5. Solve microbiological problems.
D.6. Manage a microbiological laboratory.
4.
Course ContentsTopic
Lecture
Practical hours hours/week
Total No. of hours hours/week
ILOs Lectures
hours/week
1.General Bacteriology 12 12 24 A1,A2,A3,A4,A5,B1,B2 C1,D1,D2,D4
2.Immunology 18 10 28 A8,A9,A10,A11,A12,A13,B1,B2,C1,D2,D3
3.Systemic Bacteriology 26 24 50 A4,A5,A6,A7,B1,B2,C1,D2,D3
4.Virology 18 12 30 A4,A5,A6,A7,B1,B2,C1,D2,D3
5.Mycology 6 2 8 A4,A5,A6,A7,B1,B2,C1,D2,D3,D4
6.Nosocomial infection 3 0 3 A14, A15,A16,B1,B2,C1,D1,D3,D4,D6
7.Applied Microbiology 3 0 3 A14, A15,A16,B1,B2,C1,D1,D3,D4,D5,D6
Total 86 60 146
5.
Teaching and Learning Methods5.1. Lectures 3 hours weekly.
5.2. Practical training and demonstration for small groups, 2hours weekly.
5.3. Self-learning activities such as use of internet and multimedia.
5.4.Case studies
5.5.Tutorial classes (Not applicable)
6.
Teaching and Learning Methods to students with limited Capacity(Not applicable)
7. Student Assessment:
A. Student Assessment Methods
7.1 Written exam to assess the student’s comprehension, understanding and problem solving, in the form of short essay questions, MCQ, true and false and/or problem solving (case studies).
7.2. Practical exam to assess the student’s professional skills regarding ability of applying information in the course of pathology for diagnosis of microscopic slides and jars.
7.3. Oral exam to assess student’s knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills as well as assessing the verbal communication abilities.
B. Assessment Schedule • Assessment 1: Exam week (10)
• Assessment 2: Mid-term written exam week 15
• Assessment 3: Exam week (20)
• Assessment 4: End of year exam (written, practical
&oral exams) week 30
• Assessment 5:
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C. Weighting of Assessment • Mid- term written Exam 20% (40 marks)
• Final- term written exam 50% (100 marks)
• Practical exam 10% (20 marks)
• Oral exam 10% (20 marks)
• Periodic exams 5 % (10 marks)
• Periodic practical exam 5 % (10 marks)
Total 100% (200 marks)
8.
List of ReferencesA. Course Notes/handouts 1. Department book(s) by Dr Abdel-Ghafar Farid et al.
2. Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Samira Shoeb, Cairo University.
3. Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Abla El-Mishad, Cairo University.
4. Manual of practical Microbiolgy by Abala El- Mishad, Cairo University
B. Essential Books 1. Jawetz E. et al., Medical Microbiology, 22nd edition, Appleton and Lange, 2001.
2. Immunobiology by Janeway C. and Travers, P. et al., 2003; Garland Publishing Inc. NY, London.
C. Recommended Books 1. Levinson et al., Review of Medical
Microbiology and Immunology, 15th ed.2018.
2. Hyman and Abedon, Viruses of microorganisms.
Caister Academic Press,2018.
D. Periodicals, websites TBD and updated during the course work
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