•   Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology 1 BAA23BS03-3001 23.09.2023-31.12.2023  4 credits  (BL23F-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student:
    - has knowledge of the biology of the different microbial groups in order to be able to understand and describe the risks of infection
    - knows the different routes of infection in order to be able to assess and prevent infection risks in the event of infection
    - can summarize and exemplify the human microbiota and can explain its role in health and disease
    - can name the most common pathogenic microbes
    - understand the basics of bacterial resistance development in order to protect patients
    - understand the significance and consequences of the resistant bacteria for the patient
    - understands the importance of reducing the presence of resistant bacteria for sustainable development
    - understands one's own role in antibiotic stewardship
    - can describe how the lymphocytes function in the immune system during health and illness
    - can explain what happens during an immunization (infection, vaccination, rhesus immunization, passive immunization)
    - have knowledge of human biological changes in pathological conditions
    - can describe endogenous and exogenous etiologies of disease
    - understand the significance of the acute inflammatory reaction
    Prerequisites
    No prior knowledge required
    Content of the study unit
    Clinical microbiology
    Immunology
    Pathology
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    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 (3-4)
    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)
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Camilla Ribacka

    Learning material

    Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology.
    Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
    Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
    Huether, McCane, Brasher, Rote. Understanding pathophysiology. 2017
    Kumar, Cotran, Robbins. Basic pathology.
    Phillips, Murray & Crocker. The Biology of Disease. Blackwell Science.
    ebook: Lippincott, Springhouse. Just the facts: Pathophysiology
    Khanacademy Health and medicine
    https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine

    Learning methods

    Lectures, discussions, assignments and individual studies

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Assignments are graded passed or failed.
    In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments have to be passed)

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    23.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2023 - 22.09.2023

    Group(s)
    • BL23F-V
    Seats

    0 - 35

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Petra Lithén

    Additional information

    CONTENT

    A CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

    Microbes and microbiology

    Microbiota (Microbiome)

    Spreading of microbes and modes for transmission

    Microbes, infection and disease

    Antimicrobial resistance

    Clinical microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, protozoology)

    B IMMUNOLOGY

    The immune system

    Immunisation and immunity

    C PATHOLOGY

    Aetiology

    Inflammation

    Pathophysiology of disease

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    1.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Exam 28.11.2023
    Re-take 19.1.2024 (general re-take) and 8.3.2024 (general re-take)

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2023

    Student's schedule and workload

    4 credits is 4 x 27 hours of work for the student, 108 h work