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Microbiology

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHP1302
Curriculum: TH 2017
Level: Bachelor of Public Health
Year of Study: 1 (2017-2018)
Semester: Spring
Credits: 1 cr
Responsible Teacher: Salmu, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
21S-SH-1A, S-SH-1B, S-TH-1A2017-09-01 – 2018-05-31Päivi AutioFinnish2017-08-31 – 2017-11-30

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Learning Outcomes

The student is able to describe different microbes, ways of contagion and the human immune system. The student understands the principles of aseptic work and the causes for hospital infections as well as how to avoid and treat them.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 27 h
- of which scheduled studies: 2 h
- of which autonomous studies: 25 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Basics of microbiology

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Recommended literature:
Karhumäki,E., Jonsson,A. & Saros, M.2005. Mikrobit hoitotyön haasteena. Helsinki. Edita
Suomen kuntaliitto. Infektioiden torjunta sairaalassa. Uusin painos.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

e-learning 24 h

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
The student:
- is able to describe microbes, ways of contagion and the human immune system.
- understands the principles of aseptic work and the causes for hospital infections as well as how to avoid and treat them


Grade 3
The student
- is able to describe the central microbes, ways of contagion and the human immune system.
- understands the principles of aseptic work and the causes for hospital infections as well as how to avoid and treat them

Grade 1
The student:
- is able to describe the most important microbes, ways of contagion and parts of the human immune system.
- understands the principles of aseptic work and knows the causes for hospital infections as well as some ways of avoiding and treating them

Assessment Methods

Learning assignments 100%

Further Information

If failed - written exam


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