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Course code: VVSS00234o12
Semester: 2012/2013 winter
Name: Veterinary Microbiology I
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Study Type: one cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 45 / 0
Lecturer: dr Jarosław Król
Language of instruction: Polish / English


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: -Student defines basic terms concerning virology, bacteriology and mycology -Explains interactions between pathogens and hosts -Describes usage of microscopic and cultural methods, biochemical and serological tests in the identification of microorganisms Practical skills: -Performs basic tests used in the microbiology -Interprets results of laboratory tests

Competences: Student can organize cooperation with a diagnostic laboratory

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry

Course content: Biology of bacteria and fungi, phenomena occurring in the world of micro-organisms, interactions between macro- and micro-organisms, the role of bacteria and fungi in the environment, culture and identification of bacteria and fungi. Groups of viruses, viral diseases and prophylaxis.

Recommended literature: Larski Z., Truszczyński M. 1992. Zarys mikrobiologii weterynaryjnej. Wyd. ART Olsztyn; Zaremba M.L., Borowski J. 1997. Mikrobiologia lekarska. PZWL Warszawa.; Malicki K., Binek M. (red.). 2004. Zarys klinicznej bakteriologii weterynaryjnej, t. I i II. Wyd. SGGW Warszawa. Studdert M.J.: Virus infections of vertebrates. vol. 6 virus infections of equines., Elsevier 1996, Amsterdam Wirusologia, Collier L., Oxford J., PZWL; Warszawa 1996 Diagnostyka wirusologiczna chorób zwierzat, Larski Z.; PWRIL; Warszawa 1992

Assessment methods: Obligatory passing grades of laboratory course and oral exam after the semester 4. Minimum required knowledge for passing: at least 60% .

Comment: This subject lasts two semesters: Microbiology I and Microbiology II.