Microbiology and ImmunologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to define the microbes in normal bacterial flora and their basic structures. S/he is able to classify the contamination pathways and conclude how to prevent infection. The student is able to explain the effect of microbes on the body's defence, on the origin of diseases and on the hospital infections. S/he is able to define the oral normal flora and immunological defense. The student is able to sample bacteria cultivation, and interpret the results.

Content

• Normal bacterial flora and basic structure of microbes
• Ways of contamination and infection prevention
• Defense mechanisms of the body and the origin of the diseases
• Microbial diseases and hospital infections
• Basics of microbial sampling and laboratory diagnostics
• Normal oral bacterial flora and immunological defense
• Bacteria cultivation samples

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The descriptions of evaluation (see appendix)

Further information

Prerequisites
Introduction to Studies, Anatomy and Physiology