1. 1 Microbiology

2. 2 Overview Lectures Study tips Syllabus Practical session Examinations

3. 3 Lectures system Last 50 minutes Lecturers and their particular styles WILL vary Be familiar with lecture topic before you come to class Key points: –Attendance –Being quiet at class Do NOT whisper with your neighbour Do NOT make comments in the class Do NOT ask meaningless questions

4. 4 Lectures system My style… PowerPoint handouts Brief background –Refreshes your memories –Links topics together Diagrams – Better understanding Pictures – see what is in reality!! Revision lectures – Optional

5. 5 Gaussian Distribution Distinguished Average Reckless

6. 6 Lectures & you Be awake Bonus marks!! Quizzes!! Prepare in advance Arrive in enough time (notebook, seated, ready) Turn off mobile phones Make notes / stay active / check understanding

7. 7 Why bother with this session? Bacteria are important causes of diseases of man, animals and plants. Diagnostics – Applied science You can make a difference! –Therapy: antibiotics –Prevention: vaccines Learn from eco systems The power of knowledge

8. 8 Attend the lecture and make notes Review notes later the same day Then the following week Then before the exam Review Cycle Study tips

9. 9 What happens if you review… Retention with review

10. 10 Syllabus Bacterial morphology and structure Bacterial growth and nutrition Bacterial genetics Sterilisation and disinfection Bacterial epidemiology Bacterial pathogenesis Introduction to viruses Introduction to fungi and yeasts Antibiotics: mechanisms of action Antibiotic resistance

11. 11 Practical sessions Safety roles and general instructions-------------------------------------------week 2 Laboratory equipment -------------------------------------------------------week 3 General information on use of the microscope ----------------------------------week 4 Sterilisation & disinfection----------------------------------------------------week 5 Types of media and media preparation--------------------------------------weeks 6&7 Culture methods and cultivation ----------------------------------------------week 8 Identification of bacterial growth----------------------------------------------week 9 Bacterial staining ----------------------------------------------------------week 10 Clinical material-----------------------------------------------------------week 11 Estimating microbial numbers-----------------------------------------------week 12 Antimicrobial susceptibility testing-------------------------------------------week 13 Mycological methods-------------------------------------------------------week 14

12. 12 Examinations First exam – 100 (weigh 15%) Second exam – 100 (weigh 15%) Final exam – 200 (weigh 40%) Practical – 150 (weigh 30%) –Quizzes and activity – 50 (weigh 10%) –Oral exam – 50 (weigh 10%) –Written exam – 50 (weigh 10%) Exam style: short assay questions, multiple choice, compare between, complete the sentence, etc. Remember: you do NOT need to answer all questions in order to gain a full mark – There will be more questions than you can answer Remember: DO NOT CHEAT – No mercies