BTH3722 - Medical microbiology

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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.

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 are discussed. Techniques for laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease, and safe handling of pathogens, are emphasised.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Prerequisite

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Sunil Kumar Lal

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Sunil Kumar Lal

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