| Course title | Microbiology 1 |
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| Course code | MIK/VCB11 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Exercise |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 2 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| 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 |
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| Course content |
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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. Easter Monday. 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.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture, Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic), Laboratory Work |
| Learning outcomes |
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To practice basic skills and measures in working with infectious materials. To acquire knowledge of taxonomy, morphology, genetics and physiological properties of microorganisms. To gain an overview of diagnostic methods and microbiology laboratory services. To be capable of selecting the most suitable examinations. To become familiar with antimicrobial agents, their prophylactic and therapeutic use, and with the principles of disinfection and sterilization.
The students will be able to implement the acquired knowledge and skills both in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients and in scientific and research activities. |
| Prerequisites |
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Successful completion of biology, anatomy, latin and medical chemistry.
LCH/VCA11 ----- or ----- LCH/VCB11 and BIO/VCB11 ----- or ----- BIO/VC011 and CJA/VCB11 and LBF/VCB11 ----- or ----- LBF/VC011 and NAN/VCB12 ----- or ----- NAN/VCB15 and KAR/VCB11 and PVL/VCB12 ----- or ----- PVL/VCB72 and LCH/VCB11 ----- or ----- LCH/VCB19 and HIE/VCB11 ----- or ----- HIE/VCB12 |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Student performance
Presence in all practical trainings |
| Recommended literature |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Study plan (Version): - (2021) | Category: Medical sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |