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Fundamentals of Medical Microbiology

GPH2102
3 hours English

Fundamentals of Medical Microbiology

Fundamentals of Medical Microbiology
BIO1001 Public Health Biology
3 hours No requisites
1 Introduction of microbiology
2 Classification of microorganisms
3 Bacteriology (morphology of the bacteria, growth requirements,)
4 Forms of growth and the growth curve
5 Antibiotics, and their impact on the bacteria
6 Virology: virus shape, structure and replication
7 Mycology composition and reproduction
8 Fungi and Yeasts
9 Protozoa taxonomy cell structure function nutrition growth
10 Microscopy & staining
11 Sterilization and disinfection
12 Introduction to Infection Control
13 Nosocomial infections
14 Mode of transmission
15 Air water food microbiology
1.1 Mapped to: K.1

Identify the concept and scope of microbiology.

Teaching Strategy -Lectures Review -Homework -Assignments -Tutorial discussion
Assessment Methods -In class short MCQs quizzes -Midterm and final exams -Evaluation of lab reports
1.2 Mapped to: K.2, K.3

Describe the harmful types of bacteria, viruses and fungi and how to control them

Teaching Strategy -Lectures Review -Homework -Assignments -Tutorial discussion
Assessment Methods -In class short MCQs quizzes -Midterm and final exams -Evaluation of lab reports
2.1 Mapped to: S.1

Interpret microbiological data, including colony morphology, growth patterns, and susceptibility test results.

Teaching Strategy -Lectures Review -Homework -Assignments -Tutorial discussion
Assessment Methods -In class short MCQs quizzes -Midterm and final exams -Evaluation of lab reports
2.2 Mapped to: S.2, S.4

Design and conduct microbiological experiments, including hypothesis formulation and data analysis.

Teaching Strategy -Lectures Review -Homework -Assignments -Tutorial discussion
Assessment Methods -In class short MCQs quizzes -Midterm and final exams -Evaluation of lab reports
2.3 Mapped to: S.2

Assess and apply infection prevention measures in healthcare settings, including sterilization and disinfection protocols.

Teaching Strategy - Laboratory demonstrations -Class discussions
Assessment Methods -In class short MCQs quizzes -Practical and final exam - Lab Reports
3.1 Mapped to: V.1

Apply the ethical and professional standard of ethics in the lab.

Teaching Strategy Role-Playing and Simulations Conduct group discussions
Assessment Methods written reports Case Study Analysis Evaluate group presentations - final exam
3.2 Mapped to: V.2

Perform effective communication and positive relation with others.

Teaching Strategy Role-Playing and Simulations Conduct group discussions
Assessment Methods written reports Case Study Analysis Evaluate group presentations - final exam
Assessment
Weight
Midterm
10%
Quizzes, assignments,
20%
Reports and presentations
10%
Weekly Presentations
10%
Practical exam
10%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%