Microbiology
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course (lectures and practical activities) aims to:
provide to the students fundamentals of microbiology, exploring the characteristics of bacteria, viruses and fungi and their interactions with both animals and human (zoonoses);
describe the microorganisms associated with milk and dairy products, ruminal environment and ensiling fodder.
provide to the students fundamentals of microbiology, exploring the characteristics of bacteria, viruses and fungi and their interactions with both animals and human (zoonoses);
describe the microorganisms associated with milk and dairy products, ruminal environment and ensiling fodder.
Expected learning outcomes
The student at the end of the course have to know:
the characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) and their pathogenicity factors that could cause some problems both in animals and human;
the role of bacteria in the ruminal environment and in the ensiling activities.
Moreover the student have to acquire the ability to detect the positive or negative microbial role in products of animal origin (dairy).
the characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) and their pathogenicity factors that could cause some problems both in animals and human;
the role of bacteria in the ruminal environment and in the ensiling activities.
Moreover the student have to acquire the ability to detect the positive or negative microbial role in products of animal origin (dairy).
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Introduction to microorganisms
Bacteria:
Morphology
Pathogenicity
Bacterial recombination
Viruses;
general characteristics
Cycle of replication
Fungi involved in animal productions
Disinfection and sterilization
Antimicrobials
Immune system
Microbiology of milk, rumen, and silage
Bacteria:
Morphology
Pathogenicity
Bacterial recombination
Viruses;
general characteristics
Cycle of replication
Fungi involved in animal productions
Disinfection and sterilization
Antimicrobials
Immune system
Microbiology of milk, rumen, and silage
Prerequisites for admission
Students have to learn the basics of biology, physiology, and biochemistry
Teaching methods
Theoretical teaching is provided using slides; practical teaching includes the application of the main microbiological techniques directly in the lab
Teaching Resources
Slides in Ariel website
Assessment methods and Criteria
The verification will be performed by an oral check about explained topics
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Martino Piera Anna Maria
Shifts:
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Professor:
Martino Piera Anna MariaEducational website(s)
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