Microbiology II

Code:

MD2408

Acronym:

M II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=3560#
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	99	PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA	2	-	3	45	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

• To understand the microorganism-host interaction as well as the role of microorganisms in Human disease.
• To know different methods and the general principles of microbial growth control.
• To know the oral normal microbiota and the etiology of oral infections
• To know and understand the laboratorial methods and techniques used in oral microbiota diagnostic.

Program

Part I – The Microorganisms and the Men

1) Microorganism-host interaction:
1.1)Normal microbiota
1.2)Pathogenesis, infection and disease
1.3)Nosocomial infection
2) Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
3) Microbial Growth control:
3.1) Cross-infection control: Disinfection and sterilization
3.2) Antimicrobial agents and vaccines
4) Microorganisms and human disease:
4.1) Microbial diseases of the skin and eyes
4.2) Microbial diseases of the nervous system
4.3) Microbial diseases of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
4.4) Microbial diseases of the respiratory system
4.5) Microbial diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems
4.6) Microbial diseases of the digestive system

Part II – Oral Microbiology
5) Oral microbiota:
5.1) The oral ecosystem
5.2) Acquisition, adherence, distribution and metabolism
5.3) Biofilme
6) Defence mechanisms of the mouth
7) Ethiology of oral infections:
7.1) Bacterial infections
7.2) Fungal infections
7.3) Viral infections
8) Control of oral infections:
8.1) Antimicrobial therapeutics
8.1) Prophylaxis

Mandatory literature

Bagg Jeremy 070; Essentials of microbiology for dental students. ISBN: 0-19-856489-9
Tortora Gerard J.; Microbiology. ISBN: 0-321-39602-2
Murray Patrick R. 070; Medical microbiology. ISBN: 0-8151-9035-2

Complementary Bibliography

Liébana Urena José; Microbiologia oral. ISBN: 970-10-1323-9
Malamud Daniel; Oral-based diagnostics. ISBN: 1-57331-661-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lecture: 1 hour per week
Practical session: 1.5 hours per week

keywords

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

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	35,00
Microorganisms and human pathology - quizzes	Exame	2,00		2012-04-24
Research project - Oral Candida prevalence in FMDUP students	Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	12,00		2012-05-28
WikiDente contribution	Trabalho escrito	8,00		2012-06-12
Forum contribution	Trabalho escrito	2,00		2012-05-07
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must attain at least 75% of all lectures and practical sessions.

Calculation formula of final grade

Sum of all evaluation components.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Evaluation components:
- Written exam (45% of final evaluation)
Minimal classification = 7/20.
- Continuous evaluation (45% of final evaluation)
Minimal classification = 7/20.
-Attendance (10% of final evaluation)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The rules established by Pedagogic Council will be applied.

Classification improvement

The rules established by Pedagogic Council will be applied.