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Course code: VVSS00146o12
Semester: 2012/2013 summer
Name: Veterinary Microbiology II
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Study Type: one cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 45 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. Zdzisław Staroniewicz
Language of instruction: Polish / English


Learning outcomes: During the course a student gets the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to conduct a microbiological examination an elementary level. In particular, a student is able to obtain the material for bacteriologic and mycologic examination, select a suitable medium and perform inoculation. They are also able to use standard laboratory methods (microscopic preparations, biochemical tests, simple serological tests) for bacteria or fungi recognition. During the course, students will learn the biology of viruses, their classification and epidemiology. They will know about the most important groups of animal viruses, pathogenesis of virus infections and modern vaccinology problems. The practical course is devoted to the virological and serological procedures.

Competences: Passing the course permits to conduct the bacteriologic and mycologic examinations. After passing the course a student is able to understand why and how bacteria and fungi cause diseases. After the course, students are able to a conduct virological examination and simple laboratory virological tests for virus identification.

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.