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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
GEB0408-3 |
SEMESTER |
4 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
MICROBIOLOGY - ANOSOBIOLOGY | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS | |||
| Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | specialised general knowledge | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek / English | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes, in English | ||||
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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• The course aims to enable students to: - Get to know the world of microbes and micro-organisms in general as well as the way an organism defends itself, the defense system. - Study microorganisms in order to limit epizootics, zoonotic diseases with the laboratory diagnosis of various diseases. - Study and diagnose animal diseases caused by infections caused by micro-organisms. - Face animal health problems for financial reasons. - Protect the animal species. - Offer scientific, valid and perfect work to society with expertise, research and technology improvement. - Face public health problems. |
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General Competences |
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Graduates after obtaining the degree will: - have the theoretical and practical background concerning the field of knowledge of agricultural science and in particular the field of microbiology and public health - have the ability to make creative use of scientific knowledge and modern technology for the development and care of all types of animal health - have acquired the necessary knowledge background to be able to access further postgraduate or doctoral studies - are able to properly apply their theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the period of study also Adaptation to new situations Decision making Autonomous work Teamwork Working in an international environment Work in an interdisciplinary environment Production of new research ideas Respect for the natural environment Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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• General Microbiology: Morphology, Genetics, Reproduction, Pathogenic Mechanisms, Classification of Microbes • Specialised microbiology: Description of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses of interest for Animal Production, Properties responsible for their action • Techniques: Staining techniques, Staining and observation of microbes, protozoa, fungi, Study of basic properties of characteristic representatives of microbial groups • Immunity: Immune cells, Antigens, Antibodies, Immune response, Immune reactions, Immunity, Hypersensitivity, Serological tests |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching and laboratory education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Formal written final theory exam (50%) at the end of the semester The written final examination of the theory includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions Comparative evaluation of theory data 2. Laboratory Assignments (25%) The work of the laboratory consists of writing small scientific articles on the subject of each laboratory and is sent by the three students electronically through the e-class platform within a week for evaluation by the teacher. 3. Final written laboratory examination (25%) The written final examination of the laboratory includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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| Microorganisms (Journal) |
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-Related academic journals: |