Syllabus database for doctoral courses
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Syllabus database for doctoral courses
SYLLABI FOR DOCTORAL COURSES
| Swedish title | Klinisk och molekylär bakteriologi |
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| English title | Clinical and Molecular Bacteriology |
| Course number | 4215 |
| Credits | 1.5 |
| Responsible KI department | Institutionen för neurovetenskap |
| Specific entry requirements | |
| Grading | Passed /Not passed |
| Established by | The Committee for Doctoral Education |
| Established | 2021-02-01 |
| Purpose of the course | The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of topics relating to both clinical and molecular bacteriology and the interaction between clinical and basic research. |
| Intended learning outcomes | At the end of the course the students should have a good overview of and will be able to show good understanding of:
- The forefront of clinical, public health and experimental research in antibiotic resistance and bacterial pathogenesis - Ongoing clinical and molecular bacteriology research at Karolinska Institutet / Karolinska University Hospital - A range of different experimental techniques and approaches used in bacteriology research. |
| Contents of the course | Topics of the course will include:
- Molecular pathogenesis of bacteria - Clinically important bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance - The role of the bacterial microbiota in health and disease - Innovation and emerging technologies and techniques in bacteriology |
| Teaching and learning activities | This one week course will consist of lectures/ seminars by leading researchers/clinicians in the field of Bacteriology as well as group and individual assignments. Active participation is expected in lectures, seminars and group assignments. |
| Compulsory elements | Lectures/seminars have compulsory attendance which may be compensated by a given written assignment in exceptional circumstances.
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| Examination | The learning outcomes will be assessed through individual written assignments and group oral presentations. Each student will need to show that all the learning outcomes of the course are achieved.
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| Literature and other teaching material | For background: Medical Microbiology, Murray et al, 9th edition, chapters 7-17
Recommended up-to-date reading material relating to each lecture/topic will be made available prior to the lectures |
Course responsible |
Keira Melican Institutionen för neurovetenskap Keira.Melican@ki.se |
| Contact person |
Benedict Chambers Institutionen för medicin, Huddinge Benedict.Chambers@ki.se |
