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Teaching guide. Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
Microbiology and parasitology. Year 2017-2018

FACULTAD DE MEDICINA Y ODONTOLOGÍA

COURSE GUIDE
Microbiology and
parasitology

Degree in Human
Nutrition and Dietetics

Academic year 2017-2018

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Teaching guide. Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
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COURSE GUIDE FOR MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

ECTS

Course: Microbiology and Parasitology 6

Subject: Microbiology 6
Module : Food Sciences 60
YEAR: First
Type: Face to face
Semester : 2
Department:
Department of Basic Medical
Teaching responsible: Sciences
Patricia Falomir
E-mail:
patricia.falomir@ucv.es

MODULE ORGANIZATION
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Food Sciences 30 ECTS

Duration and temporal location within the curriculum: Develops completely between
the first and the second year of the degree. With this module, the student acquires basic
knowledge for the rest of their training, and mainly for the correct understanding
subjects that are taught in the following courses as food science and chemical analysis.

Subjects and Courses

Subject ECTS COURSE ECTS Year/

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semester

nd rd
Food science 6 Food science 6 2 /3
nd rd
Culinary technology 6 Culinary technology 6 2 /3
nd rd
Food technology 6 Food technology 6 2 /3
st nd
Microbiology 6 Microbiology and Parasitology 6 1 /2
nd th
Toxicology 6 Food toxicology 6 2 /4

COURSE TEACHING GUIDE:

Microbiology and parasitology
Prerequisites: not established

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The overall objective of the course is that students to acquire knowledge and practical skills to
learn about infectious disease-causing agents: bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. And deepen
the study of their structure, biology, Physiology, genetic mechanisms, taxonomy, sensitivity to
physical and chemical agents, and pathogenesis.

Weighting of the
BASIC AND GENERAL COMPETENCES
competition

1 2 3 4

CB1 - That students have demonstrated to possess and understand

knowledge in an area of study that part of the basis of general secondary
education, and is often found at a level that, although it is supported by x
advanced textbooks, includes also some aspects that involve knowledge
from the forefront of their field of study.
CG11 - Learn about microbiology, Parasitology and toxicology of food.
x

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES

CE15-know the microbiology, Parasitology and toxicology of the food. x

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LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES

R-1 Understanding and assimilation of the concepts included

in the content of the subject.
CB1, CG11, CE15
.

R-2 Capacity of resolution of problems associated with such CB1, CG11, CE15
content using different resources.

R-3 Ability to work in a laboratory performing correctly the

basic operations and observing safety standards. As well as a
proper understanding of the planning, development and
CG11, CE15
purpose of the experience.

R-4 Understanding and proper use of the language, as well

as a correct drafting and presentation of data. CB1, CG11, CE15

R-5 Collaboration with teacher and peers throughout the

learning process. Conducting virtual meetings and attending to
the practical sessions or tutoring. Teamwork. Respect in the CB1, CG11, CE15
deal. Compliance with the rules of organization of the subject
for the benefit of all.
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ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Relationship to
Methodology of Teaching- Learning
ACTIVITY ECTS
Learning Outcomes of the
subject
Exhibition of contents by the Professor,
analysis skills, explanation and
demonstration of skills, abilities and
THEORETICAL
CLASSES
knowledge in the classroom. It will be R1, R2, R4, R5 1.2
supported by Slate, the computer and
the canon for the display of text,
graphics, etc..

Resolution of practical exercises and

study of cases, analysis of the
procedures of evaluation and procedural
PRACTICAL CLASSES intervention. All with the support of the
teacher. This aspect is likely to be R3, R4, R5 0.2
controlled through the assistance and
active participation in the practical
sessions.

Sessions of individual or group work in

LABORATORY groups supervised by the Professor held R3, R4, R5 0.6
in spaces with specialized equipment.
Application and pooling of
multidisciplinary knowledge. It is the
resolution of a problem than in its
PRESENTATION OF practice Professional post would require
the application of skills acquired through
GROUP WORK the development of modules and R4, R5 0.24
produces synergies in the assimilation of
the transversal and specific
competences. Group work skills will be
evaluated specifically.
Personalized care in small group. Period
of instruction or direction made by a tutor
in order to review and discuss the
TUTORIALS materials and themes presented in
classes, seminars, readings, work, etc. R1, R5 0.08
Student assistance and its level of
development in the knowledge of the
subjects will be evaluated.

Body of evidence, written or oral,

EVALUATION employed in the evaluation of the R1, R2, R4 0.08
student.

Total 2.4
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INDEPENDENT STUDENT WORK

Relationship to
Methodology of Teaching- Learning
ACTIVITY ECTS
Learning Outcomes of the
subject

Discussion and problem solving.

GROUP WORK Performing works or memoirs. Search R3, R5 0.8
group work, discussion and filter
information on the subjects.

Resolution problems and cases. Papers.

Activity on-line e-learning platform.
INDEPENDENT WORK R1, R2, R3, R4,
Study. Searching for information and 2.8
documentation. R5

Total 3.6
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SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPETENCES:

GRADING

Allocated
Assesment Tool LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED
Percentage

Record of attendance 5%
R1, R5
and participation

Individual written
R1, R4 65%
Test *

Individual laboratory
R2, R5 15%
test*

Collaborative work R2, R3 15%

* A minimum grade of 4.5 to averaging is needed. Attendance at Lab is mandatory.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS COMPETENCES

Organization in blocks of content or thematic groupings. (Indicate, numerically, the related

Development of content in teaching guides. competences)

UNIT I: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

Theme 1. Introduction to microbiology.

Theme 2. Structure and function of prokaryotic cell.
Topic 3. Nutrition, metabolism and microbial development.
Topic 4. Growing microbial.
CB1, CG11, CE15
Item 5. Genetic microbial.
Item 6. Sterilization and disinfection.
Item 7. Antimicrobial.

UNIT II: BACTERIA

Issue 8. Gram-positive cocci:. Staphylococcus and Streptococcu

and Enterococcus.
CB1, CG11, CE15
Theme 9. Gram positive bacilli: Coreniformes, Listeria, Bacillus
and Clostridium.
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Item 10. Cocos gram-negative: Enterobacteriaceae,

Item 11. Gram-negative rods: Campylobacter, Helicobacter , and
other bacteria.

UNIT III: VIRUSES

Item 12: Classification, structure and replication of the virus.
Issue 13. Important viruses in foods. CB1, CG11, CE15

UNIT IV: FUNGI

Item 16: Classification, structure and replication of fungi. Fungi

and food.
CB1, CG11, CE15

UNIT V: PARASITES

Issue 17. Classification, structure and replication of the parasites. CB1, CG11, CE15
Item 18. Animal food-borne parasites.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

BASIC:
 MADIGAN, M.T., MARTINKO, j. m., DUNLAP, P.V. CLARK, D.P. (2009). Brock.
Biology of microorganisms. Madrid: Pearson Education, S.A.

 MURRAY PR, ROSENTHAL KS, PFALLER MA. Medical microbiology. Seventh

Edition. Elsevier Mosby

COMPLEMENTARY:
 CAMPBELL AND REECE. Biology. Pan American ed. 7th Edition
 BIBEK RAY, ARUN BHUNIA. Fundamentals of Microbiology in the food. (2008).
4th Edition.
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TEMPORAL ORGANIZATION OF LEARNING:

NUMBER OF
TEACHING UNIT
SESSIONS

1 UNIT I: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 9

2 UNIT II: BACTERIA 6

3 UNIT III: VIRUSES 4

4 UNIT IV: FUNGI 3

5 UNIT V: PARASITES 3

CRITERIA FOR MENTION OF DISTINCTION.

Mention of Distinction may be granted to the best students, who must have obtained a mark of
9. If circumstances so require, a special test may establish to determine those deserving
students of the distinction, given the limitation of 5% of the students enrolled.
Second and subsequent calls may only grant the registration of honor that could subtract after
the first call.