Microbiology II

Code:

MIMD020203

Acronym:

MICRO II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2025/2026 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle2526.up.pt/course/view.php?id=101
Responsible unit:	Gestão Académica
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	66	Official Plan from the academic year 2020/2021	2	-	3	45	81
		Official Plan for the Academic Year 2025/2026	2	-	3	45	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of the Microbiology II course, the student is expected to know and understand:
1. the microorganism-host interaction and, in particular, the relationship between microorganism and human disease;
2. the different methods and general principles of controlling microbial growth and
3. the microbial population of the oral cavity and the etiology of oral infections.

Additionally, the student is expected to:
4. master and have the competence to interpret and understand the reading of clinical cases;
5. acquire skills in laboratory methods and techniques for diagnosing microorganisms associated with the oral cavity;
6. acquire skills in laboratory methods and techniques for evaluating cross-infection in the medical-dental field and
7. acquire the skills necessary to develop a scientific research project.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the Microbiology II course, students are expected to have the following skills:
1. be able to understand the microorganism-host interaction and its benefit to human health, but also the relationship between microorganism and human disease,
2. be able to distinguish the general methods and principles of microbial growth control, so that you are able to better adapt the methods to different situations in your professional activity,
3. be able to list the main oral microorganisms, their main characteristics and interrelationships,
4. be able to recognize the different etiologies of oral infections,
5. be able to explore different methodologies for the diagnosis of microorganisms associated with the oral cavity,
6. be able to evaluate possible sources of cross-infection in the medical-dental environment in the laboratory,
7. be able to interpret and discuss clinical cases and
8. have an understanding of the basic principles of the scientific method.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

NA

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

Gerard J. Tortora; Microbiology. ISBN: 978-1-292-09914-9
Lamont Richard J. 340; Oral microbiology and immunology. ISBN: 1-55581-262-7
Helena Barroso, António Meliço-Silvestre, Nuno Taveira; Microbiologia Médica, Lidel, 2014. ISBN: 978-972-757-576-3
Richard J. Lamont and Howard F. Jenkinson; Oral microbiology at a Glance, Wiley-Blackwel, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-8138-2892-3
Ferreira Wanda F. Canas 340; Microbiologia. ISBN: 978-972-757-515-2
Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Warner B. Bair, Derek Weber; Microbiology: An Introduction, 14th edition, Pearson, 2024. ISBN: 9780138200398

Complementary Bibliography

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/learning methodology of the Microbiology II curricular unit includes theoretical classes (1h of weekly contact), practical classes (1.5h of weekly contact) and a virtual learning environment (Moodle). The Moodle platform is used to: i) make content available (class slides, protocol book, scientific articles, educational videos, assessment results); ii) carrying out assessments and iii) as a means of communication.
In theoretical classes, the previously made available program content is discussed (Flipped classroom model) and a weekly formative assessment is carried out (Moodle). In practical classes, laboratory protocols for the culture of oral microorganisms, the assessment of cross-infection are carried out and clinical cases are discussed, with a weekly summative assessment being carried out. Additionally, students carry out a small scientific research project, where they are invited to participate in the various stages of the project's development: conception of the idea, implementation of the laboratory protocol, analysis of results and writing of a scientific summary.

keywords

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

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	75,00
Trabalho laboratorial	5,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	5,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo
Frequência das aulas
Trabalho de investigação
Trabalho laboratorial
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico
Total:	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of 75% of the total practical classes taught.
Minimum score of 10 points in the sum of all evaluation components (out of 20).

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade (Max 20 points) = Theoretical component assessment (Max 13 points) + Practical component assessment (Max 7 points)

Theoretical component assessment = Written Test Grade - Frequency (Max 13 points)

Practical component assessment = Sum of laboratory tests on Infections in different organs and systems* (Max 1 value) + Written test on Infections in different organs and systems (Max 2 values) + Presentation of the clinical case (Max 1 value) + Research Project (Max 3 values)

* To be carried out in 6 practical classes (the worst grade will be removed).

Examinations or Special Assignments

NA

Internship work/project

NA

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The same assessment rules described above apply to students with special status. There is the right to replace written tests, but there is no right to replace laboratory tests, presentations or written work to be carried out during practical classes.

Classification improvement

Students may improve their grade in the theoretical component by taking a written test during the resit exam period.