Public Health Microbiology And Entomology

1. Define and explain the concepts of public health microbiology and entomology.
2. Describe the structure and function of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.
3. Apply appropriate sterilization and disinfection techniques in public health settings.
4. Identify common disease vectors and their role in disease transmission.
5. Explain the immunological basis of how the body defends itself against microorganisms.
6. Apply simple laboratory techniques for rapid diagnosis of infectious agents.

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 1: The Bacterial Cell · 4 hours

     Read the introduction to bacteriology.. Understand the differences between eubacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.. Study the bacterial cell structure and its components..

2. Week 2MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 2: STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION · 4 hours

     Learn about sterilization methods including incineration, moist heat, and dry heat.. Understand the principles of disinfection and the use of chemical disinfectants.. Study chemical, fire, and electrical safety protocols..

3. Week 3MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 3: Microscopy · 4 hours

     Explore the principles of bright field, fluorescence, phase contrast, dark field, and electron microscopy.. Understand the applications of microscopy in diagnostic public health microbiology.. Learn about the care and maintenance of microscopes..

4. Week 4MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 4: Bacteria Cell Nutrition · 4 hours

     Study anaerobic and aerobic metabolism in bacteria.. Understand the metabolism of fatty acids and sugars.. Learn about glycolysis and the Krebs cycle..

5. Week 5MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 5: Bacterial Cell envelope, Spores and macro-molecular · 4 hours

     Describe the bacterial cell envelope, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative structures.. Understand the synthesis of cell envelope macromolecules.. Learn about endospores and their resistance mechanisms..

6. Week 6MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 6: Effects of Antibiotics on Bacterial Cell Envelope · 4 hours

     Study the mode of action of beta-lactam antibiotics.. Understand the effects of antibiotics on protein synthesis and nucleic acid synthesis.. Learn about antibiotic susceptibility testing and resistance mechanisms..

7. Week 7MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 7: Bacteriophage/Exchange of Genetic Information/Genetic · 4 hours

     Explore the composition and structure of bacteriophages.. Understand the phage multiplication cycle and lysogeny.. Learn about gene transfer mechanisms in bacteria, including transformation, transduction, and conjugation..

8. Week 8MOUDLE ONE: SECTION A INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY( PART I)

   • Unit 8: General Aspects of Bacteria Pathogenesis of · 4 hours

     Study the general aspects of bacterial pathogenesis, including exotoxins and endotoxins.. Understand transmission, adhesion, and immunopathology.. Learn about bacterial virulence factors and host defenses..

9. Week 9MOUDLE TWO: SECTION B INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY PART II

   • Unit 1: Enterobacteria · 4 hours

     Study the characteristics of Enterobacteriaceae.. Understand the role of Vibrio, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter in gastrointestinal infections.. Learn about the isolation and identification of these bacteria..

10. Week 10MOUDLE TWO: SECTION B INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY PART II

    • Unit 2: Group A, B, C, D and Viridians streptococci · 4 hours

      Study the characteristics of Group A, B, C, D and Viridians streptococci.. Understand the role of Enterococcus faecalis and Streptococcus pneumoniae in human infections.. Learn about Staphylococcus infections, Neisseria and Spirochetes..

11. Week 11MOUDLE TWO: SECTION B INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY PART II

    • Unit 3: Zoonosis · 4 hours

      Define zoonosis and its significance in public health.. Understand the characteristics of Bordetella, Haemophilus, and Legionella.. Learn about Mycoplasma and Uroplasma and their role in human diseases..

12. Week 12MOUDLE TWO: SECTION B INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY PART II

    • Unit 4: Chlamydia and Rickettsia · 4 hours

      Study the physiology and structure of Chlamydia and Rickettsia.. Understand the methods for treatment, prevention, and control of rickettsial diseases.. Learn about the diseases caused by these obligate intracellular parasites..

13. Week 13MODULE THREE: SECTION C ENTOMOLOGY

    • Unit 1: Entomology · 4 hours

      Study the classification of arthropods and their medical importance.. Understand the life cycle of Anopheles mosquitoes and Simulium damnosum.. Learn about the diseases transmitted by these vectors..