1st Bachelor in Medical Biology -
Microbiology – bacteriology - virology
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| ECTS Credits | 3 |
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| Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
| Teaching staff | DELFOSSE, Philippe |
| Course Unit | Compulsory |
| Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
| Code | PARA-D_GBM0023/1 |
| Prerequisite | Basic general knowledge in Science, French and Mathematics. |
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| Aims and Objectives | Understanding the role and importance of microorganisms for man and their environment. Medical interest microorganisms will be specially focused on as well as natural barriers and control of infectious diseases |
| Description | Introduction and history Structure of the bacterial cell Microbial growth:
Pathogenic bacteria, virulence and toxicogenesis Means of control of bacteria
Immunology: general barriers of organism Specific barriers: humoral and cellular immunity |
| Bibliography | PRESCOTT, HARLEY, KLEIN, Microbiologie, De Boeck Ed., 1995 M. Madigan et J. Martinko, Brock, Biologie des microorganismes, Pearson education, 2007. SCHAECHTER, MEDOFF, EISENSTEIN, Microbiologie et Pathologie Infectieuse, De Boeck Ed., 1999 CAMPBELL, Biologie, De Boeck Ed., 1995 Dossiers "Pour La Science" : "Les maladies émergentes", 1995 et "Les défenses de l'organisme", 2000, les Virus, ennemis utiles, juin 2007. www.microbes-edu.org |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Lectures with video illustration and slides. |
| Assessment Methods | Written examinations |
| Notes | Yes |
| Language | French |
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