Class Microbiology I

The main objective of the discipline Microbiology I is to train students in basic knowledge of the etiology and pathogenesis of bacteria, viruses and fungi, as well as their laboratory study. The program seeks to transmit general knowledge about the biology and the growth and pathogenic mechanisms of these agents. Special emphasis will be given to the interpretative assessment of clinical manifestations and laboratory data for establishing the diagnosis of the infectious agent, encouraging the acquisition of students' skills to guide and interpret the different aspects of the microbiological diagnosis of diseases.

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Objectives and Contents of Microbiology I. Levels of Biosafety and Manipulation of microorganisms. Introduction to the study of Microbiology. Classification systems of microorganisms. Microbial diversity and ubiquity. The eukaryotic cell versus the bacterial cell: structural and functional organization of the constituents of the cell envelope and the main cytoplasmic components. Classification of microorganisms. Microbial metabolism (fungi and bacteria). Introduction to Fungi and Veterinary Mycology. Morphological and structural aspects of viruses. Unconventional infectious agents: prions. Microbial genetics and mechanisms of genetic variability. Bacteriophages. Bacterial growth. Growth Control of microorganisms. Microbial ecology. Host-microorganism interaction. Pathogenicity and Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. Main microorganisms with clinical relevance in Veterinary Medicine.

During the semester, methodologies such as the active methodology and hybrid teaching will be used, which allow the adoption of technological resources to involve and improve the performance of students, allowing greater involvement in the acquisition of knowledge.

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