1. MBIO 320–Microbial diagnosis
Course Syllabus
Dr. Ayman S. Mubarak, Ph.D
Office: 1B 10/1
Office hours: (Sunday and Tuesday 10 a.m - 12 p.m)
Site:

2. Course Information Lecture time: Sun 1:00 -1:50 p.m.
Credits: 2 hrs (1+1)
Prerequisites: MBIO 240, 250, 260 and 270

3. Aims of the course To learn
The technique of Samples collection, transport processing and storage condition for microbial diagnosis of human diseases.
Different molecular techniques used for diagnosis.
Examples of some microbial diagnosis.

4. Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be:
Able to collect and transport and storage the microbial samples.
Able to prepare microbial samples for molecular diagnosis and sera-diagnosis.
Able to identify and diagnose some microbial diseases.

5. Topics to be covered List of Topics No. of Weeks Contact Hours
Specimens collection, transport and processing 1
Culture based methods and biochemical reactions for diagnosis
Serological diagnosis for different pathogens. 2
Molecular methods used for pathogens diagnosis 3
Diagnosis of bacterial and fungal diseases
Diagnosis of viral infections
Diagnosis of some selected microbial examples such as viruses, bacteria and fungi….etc

6. Grades Distribution Criteria Assessment Week due
*Research project assignment
10%
Week 13, Sun 1 pm
Mid-term Exam 1
Week 8th
Mid-term Exam 2
Week 14th
Lab report and Exam
30%
Final Exam
 40%

7. Recommended textbook
Richard S., David G., John S.C.B., Mike P.F.B. (2007). Medical Microbiology: A Guide to Microbial Infections: Pathogenesis, Immunity, Laboratory Diagnosis and Control. Science health. 17th edition.

8. Useful online resources
Youtube: microbial diagnosis based lectures