TL21S1A - ELECTIVE TEACHING ACTIVITIES (SECOND YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER)

The Elective Teaching Activity is indicated as basic training for the acquisition of knowledge on Microbiology, treatment and purification of wastewater through also the presentation and analysis of current Regulations. Additional training objectives of the course concern the microbiological analysis of drinking water through standard analytical methods (plate counts, filtration systems, Most Probable Number - MPN) for monitoring its quality, as well as the acquisition of knowledge about the etiological agents involved in the most common infectious diseases of water origin.The content of the Elective Teaching Activity places special emphasis on the benefits to public health of proper water monitoring, treatment and purification.Students will also have the opportunity to participate in didactic laboratories during which they will acquire notions of applied microbiology related to cultural and molecular analytical techniques for qualitative/quantitative detection of bacteria and viruses in water samples of different quality. In addition, students will be able to interpret the data results obtained, identifying any critical points and possible corrective actions.The Module aims to provide the Student with the cognitive and methodological skills and tools necessary to: - relate the specific characteristics of the composition, structure, and physiology of bacteria to the onset and evolution of infectious diseases- apply knowledge of bacterial biology to the choice of drugs for antibiotic treatment and the choice of methods for their prevention- understand the methodological approach to the microbiological diagnosis of bacterial infections- acquire the theoretical knowledge necessary to make full use of the contents of the subsequent courses in General Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Hygiene, and Clinical Specialist.The expected learning outcomes are consistent with the general provisions of the Bologna Process and the specific provisions of Directive 2005/36/EC. They are found within the European Qualifications Framework (Dublin descriptors) as follows:1. Knowledge and understanding. The student will be able to:- describe the fundamental aspects of "Water Microbiology"- acquire a good knowledge of the microorganisms responsible for waterborne epidemics, particularly regarding pathogenesis, contamination and transmission routes, clinical manifestations, diagnostics (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases), therapy, and wastewater treatment and purification techniques.2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. The student will be able to:- use the knowledge acquired for the independent study of aspects related to the specific field to which the student will dedicate himself in the context of his professional activity.- use specific scientific terminology appropriately.3. Autonomy in intellectual production and critical judgment. The student will be able to:rework the study material (slides, notes taken in class, recommended texts) to identify the key concepts.4. Communication skills. The student will be able to:- use the scientific language related to water microbiology