We can motivate why we included both partial course units in the study program.
This course is required to acquire the professional title of "Medical Laboratory Technologist" (June 2nd, 1993 Royal Decree).
The student is introduced to various groups of microorganisms, since the Bachelor may be faced with tasks in the field of microbiology. The first aim is to acquire general knowledge in connection with microbiology. Then basic skills are taught in this course in the first year of the model pathway in terms of laboratory diagnostics. Later in other courses specifically defined groups of micro - organisms are treated. At this time however, the student doesn't need to have specific prerequisites.
The theory forms the backbone for the more specialized branches of microbiology, namely the (medical) bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and virology, which are also examined in the program. Therefore, in this course three groups of microorganisms are treated at a basic level: fungi , bacteria and viruses, both in theory and in practice.
Attention goes to the morphology, structure and the multiplication of such micro-organisms in the practical exercises by means of microscopy - and is also treated in theory course . Particular attention is paid to the use of the optical microscope , where it is necessary that the student is able to make microscopic slides and is able to stain them en to investigate the specimen.
Students will acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to adequately follow other courses further in the program. A lot of importance is given to accurately and completely filling in the reports: (date, name, number, student, correct spelling of the culture studied, proper names, drawing ... )
Skills: The student(s) is able to work with the microscope, can perform microbiological stainings, can work aseptically, can inoculate a strain on a medium, can interpret a Dutch or English scientific article related pathogens.
Following attitudes are developed: accuracy, safety and environmental awareness, independence, order in the lab, ...
Both partial course units have a coherent vertical and horizontal alignment with respect to other courses.

Vertical alignment using the learning model:
Model Pathway 2:
Bacteriology 1
Medical bacteriology 1
Model Pathway 3 :
Mycology, parasitology and virology
Horizontal alignment:
Cell Biology 1
Cell Biology 2

Partial course unit Microbiology theory
This partial course unit consists of the following components:
Introduction to microbiology
Mycology (cytology, structure, multiplication)
Bacteriology (morphology, cytology, reproduction, growth curve, mutations, variations, growth needs, quantification, metabolism, genetic recombination)
Virology (structure, classification, morphology, lytic and lysogenic cycle)

Partial course unit Microbiology practical exercises
This partial course unit consists of the following components:
Good Laboratory Practice regulations and biosafety
Description and use of the optical microscope
Inoculation Techniques
Manufacture of preparations of yeasts, fungi and bacteria
Staining Techniques for microscopic slides
Plate count method for bacteria and phages
Most probable number method for bacteria
Interpretation of a recent scientific article (independent work)

There are no prerequisites for this course.

goals secondary education

Domain-specific Learning Outcome 6
Professional bachelor students of Bio-Medical Laboratory Technology work in a safe and environmentally-aware manner in accordance with statutory provisions within a lab setting, both in a chemistry lab and in a class II biosafety lab.
Domain-specific Learning Outcome 8
Professional bachelor students of Bio-Medical Laboratory Technology submit clear and correct reports on research data, analysis results, projects and processing of scientific literature, using the appropriate biomedical specialist terminology in languages other than Dutch.
Domain-specific Learning Outcome 10
Professional bachelor students of Bio-Medical Laboratory Technology make an active contribution to the practical completion of biomedical, scientific research on the basis of scientific sources and current developments.

Domain-specific Learning Outcome M 12 Medical laboratory technology
Professional bachelor students of Pharmaceutical and Biological Laboratory Technology apply the appropriate methods and technologies of the medical-diagnostic field in a scientifically substantiated manner and in varying contexts…

Domain-specific Learning Outcome M12.1
… within the area of microbiology

Domain-specific Learning Outcome F 12 Pharmaceutical and biological laboratory technology
Professional bachelor students of Pharmaceutical and Biological Laboratory Technology apply the appropriate methods and technologies of the medical-diagnostic field in a scientifically substantiated manner and in varying contexts…

Domain-specific Learning Outcome F12.1
… within biological research. In doing so, they apply bioinformatics applications as and when required
Domain-specific Learning Outcome F12.2
... within the area of pharmacology and toxicology

Microbiology theory

Lecture with activating elements
Demonstration (emphasis on knowledge)

Interaction between lecturer and students is important during the lectures. PowerPoint presentations with figures and pictures are used and are available to the students (Chamilo). 

Microbiology Practical exercises

practical exercises
Demonstration (emphasis on knowledge)
Demonstration (emphasis on action, possibly attitudes)
  
In the practical exercises actions are demonstrated and performed and microorganisms are also discussed in the theoretical lessons studied. Furthermore, the students must make a paper after having read and interpreted a scientific article related microbiology, with the guidance of the lecturer.

In this course, there is an ability to implement international guest speakers and / or visits in an international context.

Microbiology theory

Consultation by appointment
Use of Chamilo

Microbiology practical exercises

Consultation by appointment
Use of Chamilo
Formative evaluation through reports of the practical exercises with feedback and on the base of the quality of the microscopic slides by the students with accompanying feedback
peer tutoring

The final assessment of this course exists of:
Partial course unit Microbiology theory: 70% of the final assessment of the course
Partial course unit Microbiology practical exercises: 30 % of the final assessment of the course
Examination methods in case of periodic evaluation during the first examination period

Partial course unit Microbiology theory
Written examination without course material (100 % of the totality of the evaluation):
- Open questions
- Multiple choice questions without correction for guessing
The number of questions in the written examination will be given to feasibility within the time foreseen for the examination. It clearly indicates which part of the learning content the exam focuses on.

Examination methods in case of non-periodic evaluation related to the first examination period
Partial course unit Practical Exercises Microbiology
Non-periodical evaluation (100 % of the totality of the evaluation):

Permanent evaluation:

reports of practical exercises
test
skills tests
paper (report of literature, oral test on scientific article)

attitude
Presence during lessons is necessary
A second chance evaluation during the second evaluation period is excluded. The results of the non-periodic evaluation of the first evaluation period are retained.
Examination methods in case of periodic evaluation during the second examination period
For the second chance the same evaluation forms for each sub-course be used as well as the same percentage of the final rating for each evaluation form for each sub - course assigned as the first exam.
An analogous written exam is organized during the resits.
Special provisions
Cf . EER HoGhent 2017-2018 and / or EER, Faculty Education, Health and Social Work 2017-2018.

Microbiology theory
The cost of the written syllabus is estimated at about 4 euros.

Microbiology laboratory exercises
The cost of the written syllabus is estimated at around 3 euros.
Other study costs are estimated at about 25 euro: a mandatory fireproof labcoat with Biosafety label (one time purchase for all practical biosafety risks).

Microbiology theory

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bacteriology
virology
mycology
infections

Microbiology laboratory exercises

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bacteriology
virology
mycology
infections
microscopy
Aseptic technique
Pure Culture