Microbiology 2
| Title | ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ 2 / Microbiology 2 |
| Code | ΙΑ0298 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Timoleon-Achilleas Vyzantiadis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 200000296 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600128451
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| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Α' ΕΡΓ. ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ | |
| 2. Β' ΕΡΓ. ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ |
Class Schedule
| Building | Ιατρικής (αμφιθέατρο) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Β (73) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 13:00 έως 14:00 |
| Building | Ιατρικής (αμφιθέατρο) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Β (73) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 13:00 έως 14:00 |
| Building | Ιατρικής (αμφιθέατρο) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Β (73) |
| Calendar | Τετάρτη 13:00 έως 14:00 |
| Building | Ιατρικής (αμφιθέατρο) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Β (73) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 13:00 έως 14:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- 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/1/600128451
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΙΑ0241 English Language 1 (1/2)
- ΙΑ0242 English Language 2 (2/2)
- ΙΑ0306 English Medical Terminology 1
Learning Outcomes
The goals of the course is a thorough understanding of the most important viruses, parasites and fungi that cause infections in humans as well as their laboratory diagnosis.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
1 ) General properties of viruses and the virus particle , Taxonomy of Viruses , Virus culture, Replication of viruses in living cells, Effect of physical and chemical agents on viruses , antibiotics and chemotherapeutics- effects on viruses, immunity to viral infections , laboratory diagnosis of viral infections , Picorna viruses, Reoviridae, viruses Toga-Flavi-Arena-Benya-Filo, Myxoviruses , Paramyxoviruses , Corona viruses, baculoviruses , retroviruses, hepatitis virus , parvovirus , Adenoviruses , Herpesviruses , poxviruses , Tumour causing viruses, bacteriophages , Prions, spongiform encephalopathies. 2) Protozoa , multicellular parasites, arthropods Sporozoa ( Plasmodium , Toxoplasma , Cryptosporidium ), flagellates and ciliates -bowel and vagina, flagellated blood and tissue nematodes, intestinal tissue nematode, cestodes , trematodes . 3 ) Introduction to fungi, taxonomic and morphological classification , mode of reproduction and infecting the human body. Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus , opportunistic fungal infections. Pathogenic fungi.General characteristics of dermatomycosis. Laboratory diagnosis and antifungal treatment, in particular of symptomatic and deep mycoses.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
Description
All lessons are done by the use of an electronic presentation format (PowerPoint).
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ||||
| Tutorial | ✓ | ||||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. «Ιατρική Μικροβιολογία», των Murray PR., Rosenthal KS., Pfaller MA., μεταφρασμένο, 6η έκδοση 2009, εκδόσεις Παρισιάνου Α.Ε
2. Ι.Κ. Παπαπαναγιώτου, Β. Κυριαζοπούλου-Δαλαΐνα, Ιατρική Μικροβιολογία & Ιολογία, University Studio Press, Θεσσαλονίκη 2004.
Last Update
17-02-2014
