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HU Credits:
4
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Pharmacy
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Ein Karem
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Amalia Tabib
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof Itzhack Polacheck,
Dr. Amalia Tabib,
Dr. Veronika Butin Israeli,
Ms. Shany Assaraf,
Ms. Tal Elam,
Ms. Ahuva Friedman,
Mr. izchak goloventzit,
Ms. Sima Alon Yustman,
Ms. Inbar Wechsler,
Mr. Daniel Laloum,
Mr. Anees Khatib,
Ms. Zeina Drawshy
Course/Module description:
The course is designed to introduce the basic biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa with emphasis on the concepts of the different antimicrobial agents.
Course/Module aims:
Understanding the basic biology of the different groups of microorganisms and the differences between the groups which are the basis for the antimicrobial treatment of each group.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Students who complete this course will understand the main differences between the different microorganism: bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa and will be familiar with the therapeutic treatments for each group and the problem of drug resistance. The student will also demonstrate basic skills in microbiological lab techniques (aseptic technique, microscopy, staining, identification, and control/assessment of microbial growth).
Attendance requirements(%):
100% attendance in lab
80% attendance in lectures
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lecture and Laboratory
Course/Module Content:
1.Introduction to microbiology.
2.Structure and function of bacteria.
3.Bacterial growth.
4.Antibiotics –mode of action.
5.Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
6. Regulation of gene expression in Bacteria.
7.Introduction to parasitology.
8.Leishmaniasis.
9.Malaria.
10.Filariasis.
11.Trypanosoma - chagas disease.
12.Cestodes.
13.Introduction to Mycology.
14.Fungal pathogens and diseases.
15.Antifungal agents.
16.Introduction to virology.
17.Picornavirus.
18.Influenza.
19.Rabies.
20.Hepatitis and arboviruses.
Laboratory:
1.Distribution of bacteria in different niches, isolation of bacteria from a mixed culture, Gram stain, bacteria identification by 16S, Catalase test.
2.Bacterial growth curve, antibiotic sensitivity testing.
3.Quorom sensing, ligation & transformation
4.Lactose operon.
Required Reading:
None
Additional Reading Material:
None
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 80 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 20 %
Lab
Additional information:
A grade of 60 or higher in the laboratory is a prerequisite for taking the exam.
The passing grade in the course - 60 and over in both the laboratory and the exam.
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