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Degree course in
Sport sciences, physical exercise and human health
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

MICROBIOLOGY
cod. 14511

Academic year 2013/14
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Maria Cristina ARCANGELETTI
Academic discipline
Microbiologia e microbiologia clinica (MED/07)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
7 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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Integrated course unit module: BASIC SCIENCES

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Learning objectives

The Microbiology course is part of the integrated course of Basic Sciences.
The course aims to provide the student with essential knowledge about the general characters of microbes (bacteria, parasites and fungi) and viruses; furthermore, it will supply the ability of using the acquired knowledge and understanding as useful tools for a conscious approach to the infectious diseases.

Prerequisites

NO

Course unit content

Lessons will concern the topics listed below:

1. VIROLOGY
- Main biological, morphological and structural characteristics of viruses;
- viral infection phases


2. BACTERIOLOGY
- Main biological, morphological and structural characteristics of prokaryotic cell;
- resident bacterial population;
- bacterial pathogenicity


3. PARASITOLOGY
- Main biological, morphological and structural characteristics of protozoa (notes on metazoa);
- metabolic active form and resistance form;
- reproduction


4. MYCOLOGY
- Main biological, morphological and structural characteristics of fungi;
- the fungal cell and the fungal colony
- yeasts and filamentous fungi


5. TRANSMISSION ROUTES OF MICROBES AND VIRUSES

Full programme

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Bibliography

Richard A. Harvey, Pamela C. Champe, Bruce D. Fisher
LE BASI DELLA MICROBIOLOGIA (con approfondimenti clinici)
Edito da Zanichelli

Teaching methods

Lectures accompanied by visual aids will be used to convey critical information on the topics relating to the course content

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning outcomes will be verified through a written examination (10 multiple choice tests). Written questions on the topics relating to the course content will be used to test the student’s knowledge and understanding in the field in order to be able to apply the acquired knowledge for a conscious approach to the infectious diseases.
The results of the examination will contribute to the final evaluation of the integrated course.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registery office

E. [segreteria.medicina@unipr.it] (modificare link a email)
T. +39 0521 903700

Quality assurance office

Manager for the degree course:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
T. +39 0521 033745
E. service didattica.dimec@unipr.it
E. of the manager marialucrezia.giorgetta@unipr.it

Course President

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
E. giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it

Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Career guidance delegates

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Tutors

Prof.ssa Elena Ferrari
Email elena.ferrari@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it

Prof. Cosimo Costantino
Email cosimo.costantino@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Nicoletta Ronda
Email nicoletta.ronda@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it

Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
Email roberto.sala@unipr.it 
 

Quality Assurance Manager (RAQ)

Prof.ssa Elena Ferrari
Email elena.ferrari@unipr.it 

Internships

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli - 2nd year - 1st semester
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina - 2nd year - 2nd semester
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it 

Prof. Prisco Mirandola - 3rd year - 1st semester
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi - 3rd year - 2st semester
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it