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Clinical Microbiology and HygieneLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: VÅV21BV03

Credits

2 op

Objective

The student will:
- master the terminology of clinical microbiology to the extent needed in nursing care
- understand the concept of microbe and become familiar with the biology of different microbe groups, bacteria, virus, protozoa, and fungi
- become familiar with the most common pathogenes
- understand the human microbiota (normal flora) and how microbes spread
- have fundamental insights into the resistance development of bacteria, and understand the biology behind the resistance of bacteria
- be able to apply course competences to the above mentioned fields of nursing care

Content

Clinical microbiology

Qualifications

No prior knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The studentshows limited substance knowledge, can be essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The studentshows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)