DO0109, Microbiology and general mechanisms of disease, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

Grading Scale

Pass / Fail

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the student knowledge of how disease can arise and spread in the animal and the environment. The course provides basic knowledge of how diseases can arise, be diagnosed and prevented. The course also gives an insight into the spread of infectious diseases.

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to

• describe at a general level microorganisms of significance within animal health care, their prevalence, their living conditions and transferability,
• explain principles and measures to prevent the spread of infection by important disease-causing microorganisms,
• briefly describe commonly used diagnostic methods in microbiology,
• handle a microscope and in a correct sterile manner, perform basic microbiological examinations and be able to interpret the result,
• describe the main causes (aetiologies) of diseases in animals,
• describe immunological mechanisms of importance in infection, allergy, autoimmunity and vaccination,
• describe basic pathophysiological processes in inflammation, cell injury, wound healing, tumors and circulatory disorders, with the use of mainly correct nomenclature.

Content

The course provides basic knowledge on how animal diseases can arise, be diagnosed and prevented. The course also gives an insight into the spread and treatment of infectious diseases.

Lectures cover basic microbiology, infectious disease transmission, pathology, immunology, autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions and principles of vaccination, as well as demonstration of necropsy material (organs). Trough compulsory labs, students perform basic microbiological investigations and practice interpretation of results. The course also include microscopy training.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.

•  If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Animal Biosciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinary Nursing programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Mechanisms of disease	3.5	0202
Microbiology	3.0	0203
Laboratory work	1.0	0204

The Course Replaces

DO0087, DO0088

Other Information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.