•   Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology NU22BC02-3006 01.10.2024-31.12.2024  5 credits  (NU24D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    - are familiar with the common transmission routes of pathogenic microbes
    - understands the pathological picture of common infectious diseases
    - know the basic aseptic methods
    - master the terminology of basic clinical microbiology
    - understand the immune response in health and disease
    - understands the importance of immunology and pathology in health care
    - can account for the immune system's physiology
    - understands the mechanisms of the diseases
    Prerequisites
    No prior prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    Different microbe groups causing disease in man
    Different modes for microbe transmission
    Human microbiota and explain its impact on human health
    Microbes causing common human infectious diseases
    Antimicrobial resistance and explain the resistance in bacteria
    Basic aseptic methods, aseptic technique, hand hygiene
    Basics of pathology
    Basics of pathophysiology
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Inadequate knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

    Assessment criteria for assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

    Assessment criteria for written assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

    Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
    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)
    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 lead a discussion at the seminar
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Maria Berg

    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/
    Apurba S. Sastry & Sandhya, Bhat. Essentials of medical microbiology. 2018. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=6286659&ppg=20
    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, assignments, individual studies, exam.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    02.07.2024 - 15.09.2024

    Group(s)
    • NU24D-V
    Responsible unit

    Vaasa

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Maria Berg

    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 Nursing

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Exam: 12.12.2024
    Re-examination (General re-takes): 17.1.2025 and 7.3.2025

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2024, 1.10-31.12 at Novia campus Alere in Vasa

    Student's schedule and workload

    5 credits is 5 x 27 hours of work for the student, 135 h work.

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Inadequate knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Weak knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Good knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Excellent knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.