Microbiology, Immunology, Virology (BUMK_018)
About Study Course
Objective
To gain knowledge of distribution and spread of bacteria, fungi and viruses, their classification principles, morphology, pathogenic properties, interaction with host.
Prerequisites
Biology, anatomy, histology, physiology
Learning outcomes
To characterize microorganisms, to describe their distribution in the environment, to explain their pathogenicity and their role in the aetiology of infectious diseases and their interaction processes with the host.
Students will be able
- to collect, transport and examine clinical materials;
- to isolate and analyse pure cultures of pathogenic microorganisms;
- to evaluate pathogenesis of infectious diseases, as well as nosocomial infection risk in dental practice.
Combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the students will be able to apply these skills in unitary integrative understanding of the importance of bacterial and viral pathogenicity factors in the aetiology of diseases, and they will be able to apply them to the mechanisms of pathogenesis and interactions with the host.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 4 | Master’s | Required | Olena Hopta, Juta Kroiča, Aigars Reinis, Dace Rezevska, Renāte Rūta Apse | |
| Dentistry, ZF | 4 | Master’s | Required | Katrīna Elīna Bērziņa, Anastasija Dovbenko, Juta Kroiča, Aigars Reinis, Dace Rezevska, Sandis Mauriņš, Renāte Rūta Apse |
