Industrial pharmacy

General expected learning outcomes The course aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge of the main microrganisms of medical interest and their role in physiological and pathological processes in humans. Particular attention will be paid to microorganism-host relationships, the mechanisms underlying infectious diseases and possible therapeutic and preventive approaches, as well as aspects of public and environmental hygiene. Specific expected learning outcomes 1. Knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, the student will know in depth the medical microbiology in its general and applicative aspects. In particular, the course will allow the student to acquire a good knowledge about morphological and physiological characteristics of bacteria, mycetes and protozoa of medical interest, their transmission, related diseases and underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Moreover, the student will know the structure and replication mechanisms of the main viruses of medical interest, the virus-host relationships, and pathogenic mechanisms. The student will also know the main elements of immune responses to microbial infections, as well as main therapeutic and diagnostic approaches. Finally, the student will acquire knowledge related to the prevention and control of the spread of infectious agents. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding The course will prepare the student to know and understand the main mechanisms of action of antimicrobial drugs and vaccines. Particular attention will be devoted to the antimicrobial resistance, underlying mechanisms, and related problems. The ability to use a scientific methodological approach to research activities will also be developed. 3. Making judgements During the lessons the teacher will pursue an effective question strategy to capture students' attention, foster student involvement, and facilitate a positive, active learning environment. 4. Communication skills At the end of the course the student will be able to use an appropriate technical-scientific language to communicate correctly on the topics covered, even with non-specialists or professionals from other disciplines. 5. Learning skills The course is aimed at facilitating a critical and autonomous in-depth study of the topics covered in specialized texts and through consultation of databases and sector-specific platforms.