At the end of the course, in accordance with the Dublin Descriptors, to pass the exam the student must demonstrate:
D1 Knowledge and understanding - Know the fundamental concepts of Microbiology. The students will acquire the basics of knowledge on the biology of microorganisms so that he can more consciously and effectively manage situations of infectious risk during his professional practice.
D2 Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course the students must be able to apply the knowledge acquired from point D1.
D3 Making judgements: At the end of the course the students must be able to understand infectious processes.
D4 Communication skills: At the end of the course the students must be able to explain the concepts acquired in point D1 with appropriate vocabulary and show critical discussion skills.
D5 Learning skills: At the end of the course the students must be able to independently explore the topics of interest and contribute to the discussion in a critical way.

Propedeutic basic knowledges: Biology, Anatomy and Bio-chemistry.
For students enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year, the course is preparatory for the 2nd year "Clinical Nursing in the Medical Area".

The course contents focus on learning the microbiological biology and etiopathogenesis of bacterial, viral and fungal infections, as well as standard and new generation diagnostic investigation methodologies.

Antonelli et al. “Microbiologia Medica” – Editrice Ambrosiana
-Murray, Rosenthal, Kobayashi, PFaller “ Microbiologia” - Edises

• Microbiome. general aspects and relationship with human host
• Forms bacteria.
• Structure and function of key components ( cell wall ,
• Cytoplasmic membrane , cytoplasm , ribosomes ) and optional ( granules
• flagella , fimbriae , capsula, extracellular polymeric substances )
• The bacterial cell .
• The spore and training.
• Division of the bacterial cell and growth curves .
• Bacterial metabolism (respiration , fermentation) .
• Bacterial genetics ( replication of chromosomal DNA and plasmid DNA ,
• Transformation , transduction , conjugation , plasmids and transposons ).
• Virome: general aspect and relationship with human host.
Structure of viruses and their mode of reproduction and transmission.
•viral pathogenesis

Frontal lessons, provision of didatic materials.

Receives by appointment Monday from 12:00 to 13:00. mcomar@units.it

Written test consisting of 28 multiple choice questions and 1 open-ended questions. Duration of the test 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The final vote is expressed out of thirty according to the following criteria: 1 point for each correct answer and 0 points if an incorrect or missing answer. 2 points for each open answer if the student demonstrates that he/she has acquired an excellent knowledge of the topic covered and that he/she has answered exhaustively with good language skills. A score of less than 2 is expected if the answer is only partially correct or the argument is presented in an inappropriate manner. 0 points if the student does not respond or does not demonstrate acceptable knowledge of the contents.

This teaching delves into topics
closely related to one or more objectives of the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development of
United Nations