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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA

http://medicine.um.edu.my

MID 1010: Microbiology and Parasitology

2 credits

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course students are able to:

1. Explain the classification, characteristics, etiology and pathogenesis of bacteria, virus, fungi,
spirochete, protozoa, parasites and filariasis. (C2)
2. Explain the principles of immunology and adverse immune response. (C2)
3. Determine the safety practices in the prevention of communicable diseases. (C3)

Course Synopsis:

This course consists of knowledge on microbiology, parasitology, immunology and safety practices
in the prevention of communicable diseases.

Reference Texts:

Tortora, G. J., Funke, B. R. & Case, C. L. (2015). Microbiology: An Introduction.
(12th Ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
Livinson, W. (2014). Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology. (13th Ed.).
New York: Mc Graw Hill Medical.
Kenneth R., Ray C. G., Ahmad, N, Drew, W.L. & Plorde, J.
(2014). Sherris medical microbiology (6th Ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill
Medical. Cornelissen, C.N., Fisher, B. D. & Harvey, R. A. (2014). Lippincott’s
Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology. (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Willkins.
Abbas, A. & Lichtman, A. (2011). Basic immunology: functions and
disorders of the immune system. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier.

Course Assessment:
Course will be assessed by:
Continuous assessment: 40%
• Test 1 (20%) - Week 9
• Test 2 (20%)- Week 14

Final Examination: 60

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