Course Offered
The
Department of Microbiology offers two years comprehensive course on Medical
Microbiology during 3rd year (Phase 2) and 4th year
(Phase 3) of MBBS course. The subject comprises both basic and clinical aspects
of Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Microbial
genetics and Infectious diseases. The course is offered by full time faculty
members consisting of two Professors, two Assistant Professors, four Lecturers
.The Department provides a learning experience for students that will help them
into the professional arena as well trained, knowledgeable medical graduates.
Course Objectives
Undergraduate medical students after completing the course on Microbiology will become well versed about the behavior and etiology of microbial diseases, their pathogenesis, immunological responses involved and some important clinical illnesses that would enable them to plan and interpret necessary laboratory investigations for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The department will provide teaching-learning experiences to achieve the following learning objectives:
Knowledge
At
the end of the course, students will be able to:
- describe and understand the morphology, antigenic structure,
aetiopathogenesis of the diseases caused by microbes such as bacteria, virus,
parasites and fungi and the diseases caused by them commonly prevalent in
Bangladesh
- understand the principles and applications of immunology
involved in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention of microbial and
immunological diseases.
- understand the emerging and re-emerging microbial diseases in
Bangladesh and their diagnosis, control and prevention
- understand antibiotic resistant pattern and selection of
appropriate antibiotics and its rational use.
- understand the antimicrobial resistance and containment of
antimicrobial resistance.
- understand infection prevention and control in the hospital and
outside.
- understand biosafety and biosecurity measures particularly in
the laboratory.
- understand about the medical wastes disposal system.
Skill:
Students
will be able to:
- plan necessary laboratory investigations selecting appropriate
clinical samples at the right time, using the right method of their collection
and interpret the results of these laboratory investigations to arrive at
laboratory diagnosis of microbial and immunological diseases.
- perform simple laboratory tests available in Upazila Health
Complex.
- carry out the techniques of asepsis, antisepsis and
sterilization in day to day procedures.
- under take universal precautions in laboratory and clinical practices.
Attitude:
Students
will be able to:
- demonstrate the attitude for further learning, research and
continuing medical education for improvement of efficiency and skill in the
subject.
- demonstrate
good behavior/dealings with the patients, attendances, relatives and other
personnel involved in the medical services.
Course Description:
- The
course is completed in 2 terms (1st and 2nd) and total
duration is 12 months including 3rd Professional MBBS
examination.The course is expected to start on first day of July/January.
- 3rd
professional examination to be started on first working day of May and
November.
- Time
for integrated teaching, examination and preparatory leave of formative and
summative assessment is common for all subjects of the Phase 3.
- Assessment
·
There
will be in –course (item/term) and end course (professional) assessment for the
students.
· Formative assessment will be done through results of term final examination and class attendance.