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O1048BA	Microbiology I (3 cr)
Prerequisites	No prerequisites needed.
Objectives	The student has gained knowledge of micro-organisms, their cellular structures, general properties, growth and multiplication. The student has basic knowledge of pathogenic micro-organisms and antimicrobial drugs, and is able to prevent infections. The student has familiarized him/herself with the most common methods used in microbiology and has skills for being able to assess the laboratory practices in the examination of samples in the area of clinical microbiology.
Content	The most important pathogenic bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses, and their properties, frequency, pathogenicity and diagnostics. Quality assessment of the methods used in microbiology. Antimicrobial drugs, their mechanisms of action and resistance. Legislation on contagious diseases, compulsory notification of infectious diseases and registration. Hospital-acquired infections, their pathogens. Defence and follow-up.
Recommended optional programme components	If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
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Further Information	More information Irja Parkkinen
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