1. Email:alhazzani@ksu.edu.sa 460 MIC ( MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY ) 3(1+2) / الشعبة ( 29239 ) د / أمل بنت عبد العزيز الهزاني 542/7/1

2. Aims of the course The students will be introduced to the pathogenesis of the Various bacterial infectious agents. The course will also cover some topics related to community health, including the modes and sources of infections as well as prevention of these infections. Syllabus Introduction to Pathogenic Bacteria – Bacterial Toxins – External and internal Barriers – Phagocytic Cells – Bacteria Causing Disease to Human or to both Human and Animals – Mechanisms of pathogenesis – Virulence Factors and their role in disease – Identification Methods – Prevention and treatment MIC 460

3. Textbooks Microbiology by Davis and Dulbecco.2005. Bacteriology by Todar Hawkey, P and Lewis, D. (2004).. Medical Bacteriology: A Practical Approach (The Practical Approach Series, 263). Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition Course evaluation Mid term Exams 2---15 pts. each Practical 30 Final 40 Activity ???? MIC 460