Microbiology (BUMK_049)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about microorganism, fungus and virus distribution, classification principles, morphology, properties, cultivation and identification methods.
Prerequisites
Biology, Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry.
Learning outcomes
On study course completion students can characterise microorganisms, describe their distribution in environment, explain their virulence factors and their role in development of the disease.
On study course completion students will be able to:
• examine medication forms;
• use sterilization and disinfection methods in pharmacy medication production;
• analyze etiology of disease, sources of infection, transmission pathways, pathogenesis, epidemiologic danger and prevention.
Students will be able to understand the role of bacterial and virus virulence factors in etiology of disease and their interaction with host organism by combining their practical knowledge and theoretical skills.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, FF | 2 | Master’s | Required | Laima Mukāne, Ingus Skadiņš | |
| Pharmacy, ĀSNFF | 2 | Master’s | Required | Ingus Skadiņš |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, FF | 3 | Master’s | Required |
