Duration
20h Th, 6h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge of medical microbiology. It focuses on the main infectious diseases encountered in the community, selected according to their frequency and relevance to pharmaceutical practice.
The different infections will be covered from the following perspectives:
- epidemiology;
- clinical manifestations;
- microbiological diagnosis;
- treatment;
- prevention measures.
Course Content
- Introduction to the microbiology laboratory
- Commensal flora
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Acute lower respiratory tract infections
- Tuberculosis
- Urinary tract infections
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Fungal infections
- Malaria
- Mother-to-child infection: toxoplasmosis
- Lyme disease and echinococcosis
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course and practical sessions, students will be able to:
- describe the epidemiology of the main infectious diseases encountered in the community;
- explain the main measures used to prevent infectious diseases;
- understand the therapeutic strategies used in their management;
- identify the main techniques used in a microbiology laboratory for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- future community pharmacists to provide advice on infection prevention and the follow-up of prescribed treatments;
- future clinical biologists to acquire the essential foundations for their specialised training;
- future professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry or research to develop a solid knowledge of medical microbiology, facilitating their integration into the field of anti-infective agents;
- other students to acquire a general knowledge of medical microbiology.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Prerequisites
- General Biology for Medical Sciences (including an introduction to genetics)
- General Immunology
Co-requisite
- General and Medical Virology (Prof. N. Jacobs)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course includes:
- lectures;
- podcasts;
- compulsory practical sessions.
The practical sessions consist of three two-hour, in-person sessions.
They provide students with practical experience in:
- the main microbiological diagnostic techniques;
- the observation and identification of microorganisms;
- the interpretation of the main microbiological tests.
Attendance at the practical sessions is compulsory.
Any absence must be justified by a medical certificate.
Wearing a lab coat is compulsory. Gloves required for biological procedures are provided.
Assessment of Practical Sessions
The practical sessions are assessed in two ways:
- a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) included in the theoretical examination;
- a practical report completed online via E-Campus.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Further information:
- In-person lectures
- Podcasts
- In-person practical sessions (compulsory attendance)
The practical sessions are organised in student groups and supervised by Mr Khalid El Moussaoui (Department of Clinical Microbiology, CHU de Liège).
The course syllabus, lecture materials and practical manual are available on E-Campus.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
The lecture slides and practical session notes available on E-Campus are the required course materials.
Reference Books
- Mims' Medical Microbiology (6th edition, Elsevier, 2018)
- Introduction à la microbiologie (Tortora et al., 2nd edition)
- Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th edition)
- The Microbial Challenge (Krasner)
- Micro
- Infectiologie, Volume 3
- Microbes-edu: www.microbes-edu.org
- Sciensano: https://www.sciensano.be
- ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control): https://www.ecdc.europa.eu
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): https://www.cdc.gov
- WHO (World Health Organization): https://www.who.int
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Written work / report
Further information:
The assessment consists of a written multiple-choice examination (MCQ), organised during the examination period and marked using the "For Guessing" correction method.
The questions cover:
- the theoretical course content;
- the material covered during the practical sessions.
- Any unjustified absence from a practical session will result in a zero grade for the practical report, corresponding to a penalty of 10% of the final grade.
- An absence justified by a medical certificate will not result in any penalty. In some cases, particularly if a student is unable to attend all practical sessions for justified reasons, the practical report may be removed and the weighting of the assessment adjusted accordingly.
- Any practical report that is not submitted will receive a zero grade.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The practical sessions are coordinated by Mr Khalid El Moussaoui (University Assistant, Department of Clinical Microbiology, CHU de Liège).
Attendance is compulsory.
A LAB COAT MUST BE WORN to enter the laboratories.
Changes of group are allowed only in exceptional circumstances, depending on organisational possibilities and upon presentation of a valid justification.
Contacts
Department of Clinical Microbiology
Prof. Marie-Pierre Hayette
CHU Sart Tilman
Route 656 - Tower 6, Level +2
Hospital Area
15 Avenue Hippocrate
4000 Liège, Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)4 323 22 90
Secretariat
Stéphanie Wauquier
Tel.: +32 (0)4 323 22 90
Email: micromed@uliege.be
Course Coordinator
Prof. Marie-Pierre Hayette
Email: mphayette@uliege.be
Teaching Staff
Dr Pablo Beckers, MD
Pablo.Beckers@chuliege.be
Dr Rosalie Sacheli, PhD
R.Sacheli@chuliege.be
Ms Sabrina Egrek
Sabrina.Egrek@chuliege.be
Practical Sessions Coordinator
Khalid El Moussaoui
kelmoussaoui@chuliege.be