Basics of Medicine, Diseases and Microbiology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG09AIHE223 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 1.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Katajamäki, Leena |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Students are able to describe the system of providing medical care. They will be introduced to the diagnosis, emergence, effects, prevention and treatment of common diseases. They are able to describe the emergence and prevention of infectious diseases, including the immune system, microbes, normal body flora and routes of infection.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
The course discusses the organization of medical care, diagnosis, emergence, effects, the prevention and treatment of common diseases, basic facts about microbes, normal body flora, routes of infection and factors contributing to infectious diseases, infectious diseases caused by common microbes, and the prevention of infectious diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
Hellsten, S. (ed.) 2002. Kliininen mikrobiologia terveydenhuollossa. Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities. Chapters 1-7. Other study material as indicated by lecturers.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Active and regular attendance and participation in lessons, examinations
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