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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Introduction to the course; Entry, purpose and learning objectives
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R-1, Section-1
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2
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Introduction to microbiology, the basic properties and importance of microorganisms
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R-1, Section-2
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3
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Classification and nomenclature of microorganisms. Microorganisms that of medical importance
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R-1, Section-2
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4
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Cell structure, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell properties. General characteristics and structural elements of bacteria
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R-1, Section-1
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5
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Interaction between microorganisms, microorganism-environment and organism relations. Flora and microbiota
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R-1, Section-4
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6
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Basic bacterial morphology and sequence patterns. Differences between Gram negative and positive bacterial wall
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R-1, Section-9, R-2, Section-7
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7
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Preparation of microbiological samples. Dyeing techniques (simple staining, Gram staining, EZN)
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R-1, Section-10
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8
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Cultivation of microorganisms. Types and properties of mediums.
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R-1, Section-7, R-2, Section-4
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9
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Antimicrobial drugs and their effect mechanisms . Determination of resistance and susceptibility of microorganisms to antibiotics. Hospital infections, drug resistance and its importance
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R-1, Section-8
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10
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Definition of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis. Sterilization methods and usage
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R-1, Section-9
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11
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Disinfectants,their effect mechanisms and their usage. Antisepsis concept
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R-1, Section-11
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12
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Basic concepts of immunology; antigen and antibody
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R-1, Section-12, K-2, Section-6
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13
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Vaccines, immunity and sera
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R-1, Section-12
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14
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Microbe genetics and terminology (mutation, transformation, transduction, conjugation)
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R-1, Section-14
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