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Microbiology

Antimicrobial Agents

BIOM3414
3 hours English

Antimicrobial Agents

Antimicrobial Agents
BIOM2409 Microbial Physiology
3 hours Two requisites
1 Introduction: / -An overview of antimicrobial chemotherapy / - Historical background / - Main groups of antimicrobial agents
2 Antimicrobial agents / - Clinically relevant antimicrobial agents / - Mode of action / -Spectrum of activity / -Major limitation to use
3 Antimicrobial drug resistance I / - development of resistance / -biochemical basis of drug resistance / - molecular basis of drug resistance
4 Antimicrobial drug resistance II / - resistance in clinical environments / - transmission of resistance genes in the environment / - measures to reduce the occurrence of resistance
5 Antifungal and antiseptic agents / - Clinical relevant antifungal agents / - Mode of action / -spectrum of activity
6 Antiviral agents / - clinically relevant antiviral agents / - mode of action / - spectrum of activity
7 Existing Antimicrobial agents / -improve existing antimicrobial agents / - increase spectrum of activity / - overcome resistance
8 Novel antimicrobial agents / -developing novel antimicrobial agents / -role of industry / - advantages and disadvantages
1.1 Mapped to: K2, K3

describe general characteristics of antimicrobial agents

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3

Explain the mode of action of antimicrobial agents

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K2, K3

Explain the mechanisms of microbial drug resistance

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K2, K3

List the different types of antimicrobial agents

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Interpret the mechanisms of transmission of resistance genes

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Evaluate proposed new alternative drugs to combat drug resistance

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Link the microbial drug resistance with environmental and clinical driving factors

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

To demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

To cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in microbiology

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%