Learning objectives
Students will be familiar with the basic principles of bacteriology, the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials and their use in food producing animals, the main mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. Students will be aware of the role of both food and environment for the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Students will understand which preventive measures can be applied to contain antimicrobial resistance and will acquire knowledge on the strategies implemented at local, national and international scale to fight antimicrobial resistance.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
• Basis of bacteriology
• Mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals
• Management of antimicrobial resistance
• The transfer of antimicrobial resistance from food to humans
• The role of the environment in the antimicrobial resistance issue
• Biosecurity, prevention and animal welfare
Full programme
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Bibliography
• Lectures slides
• Scientific papers
• Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Livestock and Companion Animals [Edited by Frank Møller Aarestrup, Stefan Schwarz, Jianzhong Shen, and Lina Cavaco], 2018, American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC
Teaching methods
Oral lectures, scientific seminars and case studies that take place in a teaching room properly supplied with multimedia equipment.
Assessment methods and criteria
A written test to verify the knowledge of the student on all the topics covered during the course will take place at the end of the course. The test, of 1 hour of duration, consists of 15 “true/false” questions of 1 point value if correctly answered or 2 points if the response is reasonably explained.
During the test, no books and electronic devices will be allowed.
The test will be passed when a minimum mark of 18 points out of 30 will be obtained; the maximum mark obtainable by providing all correct and complete answers is 30 cum laude; unsuccessful test involves repeating the test by the candidate.
The results of the test will be available within 1 week by e-mail and the student has 4 days to view it. In case of positive result (at least 18 points), after 4 days from the communication of the results, the mark will be considered automatically accepted and recorded. If the candidate decides to reject the mark, she/he will be required to communicate it to the Professor by e-mail no later than 4 days from the communication of the results. The test can be viewed by the student by making an appointment with the Professor (via e-mail).
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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