General provisions

Substituting and corresponding earlier the 3FM501 of course. 1.5 credits (hp) correspond to 1 credit point (p) according to earlier study regulation.

Entry requirements

Within the program, it is required that courses within the programme should earlier have been reviewed It is qualified to freestanding course have knowledge equivalent to chemistry 15 credits, of which at least 6 credits biochemistry or the equivalent knowledge from medical, veterinary science, dental, pharmaceutical, scientific or foreign education.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - describe the structure, physiology and metabolism of the microorganisms - describe microbial variation and its importance for pathogenicity and resistance - describe the important defence mechanisms of the body against diseases caused by microorganisms - account for important bacteria and viruses that cause disease in man - explain how one chooses drugs for treatment of infections and how the drugs that are used seem - carry out simple diagnostic tests for demonstrating of bacteria and susceptibility testing

Content

Course aims to give knowledge about viral and cellular growth, certain orientation about immune system's structure and function and relations between microorganisms and their hosts and impact of anti-infection drug.

Instruction

Teaching is given as lectures and laboratory sessions and group assignments. Compulsory parts of the course: course introduction and participation in laboratory sessions and group presentations.

Assessment

Written examination is arranged at the end of the course. For a Pass grade in the course, passed test and passed results of compulsory parts (examination code) are required. Possibility to supplement failed compulsory part can be given when the course is offered again in case of vacancies. Each student has the right to in all six examinations.