Course: Microbiology 1

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Course title Microbiology 1
Course code MIK/VCA31
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
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)
  • Rešová Kristýna, MUDr.
  • Fišerová Kateřina, MUDr.
  • Htoutou Sedláková Miroslava, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Sauer Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Koukalová Dagmar, doc. MUDr. CSc.
  • Kolář Milan, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Hamal Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Vágnerová Iva, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Směšná Yvona, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Večeřová Renata, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bogdanová Kateřina, MUDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Raclavský Vladislav, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Mlynárčik Patrik, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bardoň Jan, doc. MVDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Kučová Pavla, Mgr.
  • Štosová Taťána, 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. 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
Anotace předmětu anglicky Microbiology 1 provides students with basic knowledge of the morphology and physiological manifestations of microorganisms, a general survey of basic diagnostic methods, microbiological laboratory resources and selection of the most suitable examinations. The students will be instructed how to interpret results and to perform synthesis of all diagnostic data. Basic principles of antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral treatment are also included in the teaching.
Výsledky učení, způsobilosti (po absolvování předmětu) anglicky The students will be able to implement the acquired knowledge and skills both in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients and in scientific-research activity in the field of medical microbiology.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of biology, anatomy, Latin and medical chemistry.
LCH/VCA21
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LCH/VCA22 and HIE/VCA12
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HIE/VCA21 and FYZ/VCA11
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FYZ/VCA21 and FYZ/VCB11
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FYZ/VCB21

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Presence in practical trainings, one absence tolerated at the most, it's possible to substitute up to one third of practical trainings. Individual preparation for each practical training is obligatory.
Recommended literature
  • Bednář, M. (1996). Lékařská mikrobiologie: bakteriologie, virologie, parazitologie. Praha: Marvil.
  • Hurych, J., Štícha, R. a kol. (2021). Lékařská mikrobiologie - repetitorium. Praha: Triton.
  • Kolář, M., Rejman, D., Bardoň, J. (2020). Zásady antibiotické léčby. VUP Olomouc.
  • Koukalová, D. a kol. (2013). Microbiology I. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • Koukalová, D. (2013). Praktická cvičení z lékařské mikrobiologie I. VUP Olomouc.
  • Votava, M. (2005). Lékařská mikrobiologie obecná. Brno: Neptun.


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): - (2025) Category: Medical sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter