Course Details
Country:
Cyprus
Institution:
University of Nicosia
Course Title:
Introduction to Microbiology and Virology
Course Number:
BIOL-251
Course Description:
THIS REQUEST IS ON THE BEHALF OF THE GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE. Course Overview: This course aims to help students understand infectious diseases through the study of the general microbiology concepts of structure, growth and metabolism of microorganisms and viruses and their interrelationship with humans. The course also aims to train students in standard microbiology techniques utilized on a daily basis in laboratories. The main objectives of the course are to: • Make students aware of the appropriate terminology in the fields of studying microorganisms and viruses. • Introduce the processes of infection of opportunistic and pathogenic microorganisms and the body’s defense systems. • Present the basic principles for the prevention and control of infections by microorganisms. • Enable students to make informed decisions on health and hygiene regarding infectious diseases. • Provide the opportunity to practice in microbiology laboratory techniques and to draw and report appropriate conclusions from the analysis
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 305 + BIOL 306
Course URL:
https://www.unic.ac.cy/ECTS_Syllabi/BIOL-251.pdf
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