Overview

BTH3722 focuses on infectious diseases of the organ systems, summarising the aetiology, pathogenesis and laboratory identification of important pathogens. The epidemiology of infectious disease and strategies for disease control are highlighted. The mode of action of antimicrobial drugs, their role in treating infectious disease and the problems of drug resistance … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Sunil Kumar Lal

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Sunil Kumar Lal

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain how microbes cause disease, with particular emphasis on bacterial and viral pathogenicity;

2.

Discuss the epidemiology of infectious disease;

3.

Discuss the role of chemotherapy and the importance of drug resistance in the treatment of infectious disease;

4.

Describe the role of microorganisms in selected infectious diseases associated with the different organ systems;

5.

Discuss relevant diagnostic techniques used in clinical microbiology laboratories;

6.

Describe and perform techniques used in diagnostic serology;

7.

Demonstrate competence in laboratory procedures for handling and processing microbiological specimens.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Lab reports
2 - Mid-term exam
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Applied microbiology
Biotechnology