Microbiology HEC, UHS, PNC Syllabus BScN 1st Year

Microbiology HEC Curriculum

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Microbiology Semester Hours 

  In the 136 Credit hour program ,there 3 hours for Biochemistry.With 2.5 theory and 0.5 Lab  Credit hours In the "General Courses to be chosen from other departments" Category.

Course Description

    This course is designed to furnish the learners with the knowledge of basic concepts and scientific principles of Microbiology. It facilitates the learners to learn the application of principles of Microbiology in hospital and community environment. 

Course Objectives

By the compilation of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the necessity of the knowledge of Microbiology needed when providing nursing care to the clients. 

2. Use basic principles of Microbiology in nursing practice, in a hospital and community environment. 

3. Demonstrate the skills learnt in the laboratory to carryout simple laboratory experiments. 

Microbiology

Sr/No	Topics
1.	Unit I: Introduction to Microbiology Define microbiology+Explain the importance of microbiology in nursing practice
2.	List the contribution of the following scientists in the field of microbiology+A. V. Leeunvenhork
3.	F. Redi+L.. Pasteur+R. Koch+Distinguish between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell+List some basic properties of virus
4.	List basic nutritional requirements of microorganisms+Classify bacteria on the bases of their nutritional requirement and morphology
5.	Unit II: Control of Microorganisms Explain importance of the control of microbial growth+Describe some physical and chemical methods to control microbial growth
6.	Define the terms i.e. sterilization, antiseptic, asepsis, aseptic, macrobiotic, microbiacidal, antibiotic etc.
7.	Differentiate between broad antibiotics.
8.	Unit III: Defence Mechanisms of the Body Explain the role of good health in protection against the microbial infection+Define resistance and susceptibility
9.	Define nonspecific resistance+Describe the role of the skin and mucous membrane in non specific resistance
10.	Explain the process of phagocytosis+Define the specific resistance, innate resistance and immunity
11.	Explain four types of acquired immunity+Differentiate between humoral and cell mediated immunity
12.	Define antigens and antibodies+List the five classes of antibodies and their functions
13.	Explain the role of memory, tolerance and specificity in immunity+Distinguish between primary and secondary immune response.
14.	Define Hypersensitivity+Differentiate between delayed and immediate Hypersensitivity
15.	Unit IV: Concept of Asepsis: Medical & Surgical Asepsis Identify the six components of chain of infection+Explain examples of ways that infection may occur
16.	Describe factors that increase the risk of infection in various settings+Discuss the role of health care personnel and health in infection control
17.	UNIT V: Concept of Isolation Define Isolation+Identify types of Isolation Relate isolation to the chain of infection cycle+Identify nursing responsibilities in each type of isolation
18.	Unit VI: Human and Microbial Interaction Define normal flora of the body+Differentiate between resident and transient normal flora
19.	List at least three beneficial role of normal flora+Define nosocomial infections
20.	List at least three measures to control nosocomial infections+Describe some pathogenic microbes and diseases i.e. tetanus, typhoid, cholera, diphtheria, tuberculosis, pertusis, mumps, measles, polio, influenza ascariasis, teaniasis and dermatomycosis.
21.	Unit VII: Microbiology in Every Day Life Describe how microorganisms affects environment i.e. air, water and food+List some safety measures to control water and food borne diseases
22.	Differentiate between food infection and food poisoning.

 Lab Practicals

Sr.No	Practical
1.	Study of microscope
2.	sterilization and disinfection
3.	Culture Medias
4.	Gam staining , Zn Staining

Reference Books 

1. Atlas, M, R. (1989). Microbiology. New York: McMillan Publishing. 

2. Bocock, J. E. (1972). Microbiology for Nurses. London: Bailliere Tindall. 

3. Colee, J. G. (1981). Applied Medical Microbiology. New York: Blackwell Scientific. 

4. Gladwin, M. (1997). Clinical Microbiology made ridiculously simple. Singapore: Med Master. 

5:Pelczar, J. M. (1993). Microbiology Concepts & Applications. New York: McGraw Hill.