Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have profound knowledge of microbiological methodology and clinical bacteriology
- are familiar with the laboratory work process in its entirety, but also its phases: the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical.
- understand the role of labotary results and result interpretation within microbiological bioanalysis.
- command the terminology of clinical microbiology.
- are able to use sources of information and scientific publications that are central to the field, concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within microbiological bioanalysis.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bio analysis.

Content

Microbiological methodology and clinical bacteriology

Location and time

Autumn 2023

Materials

Lecturematerial
Ericson E., Ericson T. och Kan B. Klinisk mikrobiologi, Liber upplaga 5.
Murray, Rosenthal & Pfaller. Medical Microbiology. 8th edition.
Ebook http://www.microbiologybook.org/book/bact-sta.htm

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 10.11.2023
Re-examination 8.12.2023 and 19.1.2024

Completion alternatives

Exam

Student workload

Lectures and examination 20 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 61 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5. Course assignments are graded passed/failed.

Qualifications

Microbiology
Microbiological methodology