Bacteriology and Virology

Module Description

Module Goals

This module aims to:

• Introduce the student to the basic structure and general characteristics of bacteria and viruses.
• Identify pathogenic germs and viruses that affect humans and what diseases they cause.
• Identify methods of diagnosing and treating of infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.

Assessment Methods

• Individual questions, quizzes, evaluation of homework and external activities, theoretical and practical tests. These constitute 40% of total mark of the
• A final exam constituting 60% of total mark.

Module Syllabus

• General Bacteriology
• Human Pathogenic Bacteria
• General Virology
• Human Pathogenic Viruses
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Methods of coloring bacteria
• Bacterial culturing
• Antibiotics and their effect on Bacteria
• biochemical tests of Bacteria.