SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY
| Title | ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ / SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY |
| Code | GM.MGB.6.11 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Christina Kottaridi |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001175 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 83
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriakī Viología, Genetikī kai Viotechnología | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Perivallontikī Viología | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Genikī | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600096966
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι1 "ΜΠΑΜΠΑΛΩΝΑΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ" (207) |
| Calendar | Monday 10:00 to 12:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600096966
- At the Website of the School: http://www.bio.auth.gr/content/eidika-themata-mikrobiologias
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- GM.MGB.5.1 IMMUNOLOGY
- GM.MGB.5.6 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
General Prerequisites
Cell Biology
Learning Outcomes
Understanding mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity. Understanding mechanisms of antimicrobial control. Understanding microbial interactions with the environment and their effects.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Interactions of microorganisms with the environment. Physical antimicrobial control. Chemical antimicrobial control. Antimicrobial agents used in vivo. Beneficial microbial interactions with humans. Harmful microbial ineractions with humans. Virulence factors and toxins. Clinical microbiology and diagnostic methods. Epidemiology.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 9 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 46 | 1.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 12 | 0.5 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 100 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Madigan M.T.,Martinko J.M., Parker J. 2005. Brock: Βιολογία των μικροοργανισμών. Tόμος ΙΙ, Πανεπιστημιακές εκδόσεις Κρήτης.
Last Update
19-06-2017
