IPLUSO 21

Microbiology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The main objective of Microbiology is to provide students with the basic knowledge of bacteria, viruses, and fungi etiology and pathogenesis, as well as their laboratory study. The syllabus aims to transmit general knowledge about the biology of these agents as well as the mechanisms involved in microbial growth and pathogenicity. Thus, enabling students to identify microorganisms and their main characteristics as well as their method of isolation and manipulation. Special emphasis will be given to the interpretative assessment of clinical manifestations and laboratory data for establishing the diagnosis of the infectious agent, encouraging the acquisition of student skills to guide and interpert the different aspects of the microbiological diagnosis of diseases.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Introduction to the study of microbiology: objectives, importance, and areas of application. Classification systems of living organisms. Microbial diversity and ubiquity. Eukaryotic cell versus bacterial cell: structural and functional organization of the cell envelope components and main cytoplasmic components. Microbial metabolism. Introduction to Fungi and Veterinary Micology. Morphologic and structural aspects of viruses. Prions. Microbial genetics and mechanisms of genetic variability. Bacteriophages. Bacterial growth. Control of microorganism growth. Microbial ecology: symbiotic relationships. Host-microorganism interaction. Host defenses. Microbial pathogenicity and mechanisms of resistance. Main microorganisms with clinical relevance.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  To characterize microorganisms regarding their diversity, adaptability, structures, physiology, and genetics. To study and understand the main symbiotic relationships: microorganism/microorganism and microorganism/other organisms. To establish relationships between microbial ecology, pathogenicity and applications of microbiology. To address key microbial control methods and agents. To characterize some of the main groups of microorganismo with relevance in Veterinary Science.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Canas Ferreira, W., Sousa, J.C. & Lima, N. (2010). Microbiologia. Lidel. ISBN: 9789727575152. Quinn, P.J., Markey, B.K., Leonard, F.C., Hartigan, P., Fanning, S. & Fitzpatrick, E.S. (2011). Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease (2nd ed.). Blackwell Publishing. ISBN: 9781405158237. Madingan, M.T., Bender, K.S., Buckley, D.H., Sattley, W.M., & Stahl, D.A. (2018). Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th ed.). Pearson Education. ISBN: 9781292235103.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Active learning/problem-based learning activities, quizzes, clinical cases, and exercises are implemented in order to stimulate students' enthusiasm for the subject and their involvement in classes. These approaches, in addition to involving students in their learning, also help in the application and consolidation of knowledge and syllabus content, and the classroom environment is more engaging and productive. Formative assessments are used to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The feedback facilitated by formative assessments enables teachers to adapt their instruction to the needs of students, taking into account their individual characteristics, difficulties, and gaps, and provide feedback to students; students can use such feedback to self-regulate their study and steer their own learning processes directly. Some of the digital tools used are mentimeter, socrative, kahoot, and gitmind.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não