Microbiology I

Code:

MIMD020106

Acronym:

MICRO I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/
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	68	Official Plan from the academic year 2020/2021	2	-	4	54	108
		NÃO INSCREVER - Plano exclusivo para uso administrativo	2	-	4	54	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of the Microbiology I curricular unit is expected that students aquire knowledge and understand: i) the diversity and importance of the microbial world; ii) the microbial taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, metabolism and genetics; and iii) the taxonomic, morphological, reproductive and cultural characteristics as well as diagnosis of bacteria, fungi, parasites, virus and prions. Additionally, it is expected that students aquire knowledge, understand and acquire technical skills in laboratorial methods and techniques used in microorganisms handling, isolation, characterization, identification and study.

Learning outcomes and competences

Is expected at the end of the Microbiology I course that students have the following skills:
- The student is able to distinguish different types of microorganisms in relation to their anatomy, physiology and genetics,
- The student be able to enumerate the taxonomic, morphologic, reproductive, cultural and diagnosis of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and prions.
- The student be able to handle biological samples,
- The student be able to manipulate, grow and isolate microorganisms and
- The student is able to characterize and identify clinically relevant microorganisms.

Working method

Presencial

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

NA

Program

1) Introduction to microbial world: history and importance.
2) Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells biology.
3) Microbial nutrition and metabolism.
4) Microbial growth.
5) Microbial genetics.
6) Classification of microorganisms.
7) Microbial virulence.
8) The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea. Taxonomy, morphology, reproduction, culture and diagnosis.
9) The Eukaryotes: Fungi and Parasites. Taxonomy, morphology, reproduction, culture and diagnosis.
10) Virus and prions. Taxonomy, morphology, replication and diagnosis.

Mandatory literature

Gerard J. Tortora; Microbiology. ISBN: 978-1-292-09914-9
Ferreira Wanda F. Canas 340; Microbiologia. ISBN: 978-972-757-515-2
Helena Barroso, António Meliço-Silvestre, Nuno Taveira; Microbiologia Médica, Lidel, 2014. ISBN: 978-972-757-576-3
Johnson Ted R.; Laboratory experiments in microbiology. ISBN: 0-8053-8292-5

Complementary Bibliography

Bagg Jeremy 070; Essentials of microbiology for dental students. ISBN: 0-19-856489-9
Lamont Richard J. 340; Oral microbiology and immunology. ISBN: 1-55581-262-7
Murray Patrick R. 070; Medical microbiology. ISBN: 0-8151-9035-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodology of Microbiology I curricular unit includes lectures (1h/week), practical classes (2h/week) and a virtual learning environment (Moodle and Socrative). In lectures is discussed the syllabus of the curricular unit and in practical classes students do laboratory protocols of microbial culture and clinical diagnosis.

Software

Socrative (http://www.socrative.com/)

keywords

Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Botany > Mycology
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	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	40,00
Frequência das aulas	45,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Terms of frequency: Students must attain at least to 75% of all practical sessions.

Minimal classification: 9,5 in 20.

Calculation formula of final grade

Addition of all evaluation components.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Rules established by Pedagogic Council.

Classification improvement

Rules established by Pedagogic Council.