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    DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY 

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:

  1.       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.
  2.          3rd professional examination to be started on first working day of May and November.
  3.        Time for integrated teaching, examination and preparatory leave of formative and summative assessment is common for all subjects of the Phase 3.
  4.            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.