Microbiology II

Code:

MD2408

Acronym:

M II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=436
Responsible unit:	Mestrado Integrado
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	80	PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA	2	-	3	45	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of the Microbiology II curricular unit is expected that students acquire knowledge and understand: i) the microorganism-host interaction and, in particular, the relationship between microorganism and human disease; ii) different methods and the general principles of control of microbial growth; iii) the microbial population in the oral cavity and the etiology of the oral infections. Additionally, it is expected that the students interpret and understand the reading of clinical reports and acquire skills in laboratorial methods and techniques used in oral microbiota diagnostic and evaluation of cross-infection in dental medicine clinical setting.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is expected at the end of the Microbiology II course  that students have the following skills:
- The student is able to understand the microorganism-host interaction, and in particular the microorganism relationship and human disease,
- The student be able to distinguish the general methods and principles of the control of microbial growth in order to be able to better adapt the methods to different situations of their future professional activity,
- the student is able to list the main oral microorganisms, its main characteristics and interrelationships,
- the student be able to recognize the different etiologies of oral infections,
- student be able to explore different methodologies for the diagnosis of microorganisms associated with oral cavity,
- the student be able to assess possible sources of cross-infection in clinical setting and
- the student is able to interpret and discuss clinical reports.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Part I – The Microorganisms and the Human Host
1. Microorganism-host interaction:
-Normal microbiota.
-Pathogenesis, infection and disease.
-Nosocomial infection.
2. Microbial growth control:
-Disinfection and sterilization.
-Antimicrobial agents and vaccines.
3. Microorganisms and human disease:
-Microbial diseases of the skin and eyes.
-Microbial diseases of the nervous system.
-Microbial diseases of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
-Microbial diseases of the respiratory system.
-Microbial diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems.
-Microbial diseases of the digestive system.
Part II – Oral Microbiology
4. Oral microbiome:
-Acquisition and development of oral microbiome.
-Oral ecosystems and habitats.
-Biofilm formation and regulation.
5. Infectious oral pathology: bacterial, fungal and viral infections.
6. Diagnosis of oral infections.
7. Cross -infection in dentistry.

Mandatory literature

Tortora Gerard J.; Microbiology. ISBN: 0-321-39602-2
Lamont Richard J. 340; Oral microbiology and immunology. ISBN: 1-55581-262-7
Richard J. Lamont and Howard F. Jenkinson; Oral microbiology at a Glance, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-8138-2892-3
Helena Barroso, António Meliço-Silvestre, Nuno Taveira; Microbiologia Médica, Lidel, 2014. ISBN: 978-972-757-576-3
Ferreira Wanda F. Canas 340; Microbiologia. ISBN: 978-972-757-515-2

Complementary Bibliography

Murray Patrick R. 070; Medical microbiology. ISBN: 0-8151-9035-2
Malamud Daniel; Oral-based diagnostics. ISBN: 1-57331-661-X
Bagg Jeremy 070; Essentials of microbiology for dental students. ISBN: 0-19-856489-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodology of Microbiology I curricular unit includes lectures (1h/week), practical classes (1,5h/week) and a virtual learning environment (Moodle). In lectures is discussed the syllabus of the curricular unit and in practical classes students do laboratory protocols of oral microorganisms culture, evaluation of cross-infection, and discuss clinical cases.

Software

Socrative

keywords

Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Infections
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biology > Microbiology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Teste		65,00
	Trabalho laboratorial		35,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	30
	Frequência das aulas	30
	Trabalho de investigação	3
	Trabalho laboratorial	20
	Total:	83,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must attain at least 75% of all practical sessions.
Minimal classification - 9,5 in 20.

Calculation formula of final grade

Sum of all evaluation components.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The rules established by Pedagogic Council will be applied.

Classification improvement

The rules established by Pedagogic Council will be applied.