| Course Name |
(中) 基礎微生物學(6479) |
| (Eng.) Fundamental Microbiology |
| Offering Dept |
Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public Health |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
HSU,WEI-LI ect. |
| Department |
Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public Health/Graduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2025-SPRING |
| Course Description |
The topics of lecture include Virology and Bacteriology.
Virology section will cover virus structure, critical steps of virus replication, immunology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis, in particular those related to cancer). Bacteriology section includes bacterial taxonomy, structure, growth, metabolism, medications, and zoonotic bacterial diseases. The rise of antimicrobial resistance issue will be discussed as well.
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| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| This course aims to provide a conceptual and basic biology of bacteria, and viruses sufficient to enable students to make knowledgeable decisions when microbiology impacts everyday life (e.g. infections, and vaccinations). |
| 1.Professional knowledge in microbiology and public health. |
| 2.Ability to conduct experiments in microbiology, public health, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
| 3.Ability to read research articles in English or Chinese. |
| 4.Ability of logical thinking and lifelong learning. |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Lecturing |
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| Attendance |
| Assignment |
| Written Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Viruses and Virus Replication Cycles |
| Week 2 |
Mechanisms of Viral Entry and Spread of Infection in the Body |
| Week 3 |
Host Resistance to Viral Infections |
| Week 4 |
Introduction of selected viruses-I: via direct transmission (DNA viruses) |
| Week 5 |
Introduction of selected viruses-II: via direct transmission (RNA viruses) |
| Week 6 |
Introduction of selected viruses-III: arboviruses |
| Week 7 |
(1)Viruses and Cancer, (2) Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases |
| Week 8 |
Mid-term discussion (discuss one virus of choice) |
| Week 9 |
Introduction to Bacterial Taxonomy |
| Week 10 |
Structure and Function of Bacterial Cells |
| Week 11 |
Bacterial Nutrition, Growth and Control |
| Week 12 |
Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases |
| Week 13 |
Antimicrobial Medications |
| Week 14 |
Antimicrobial Resistance |
| Week 15 |
Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases |
| Week 16 |
Final discussion (discuss one bacterium of choice) |
| Week 17 |
Make a video of your presentation (8~ 10 slides) or file a written report (at least two pages): please search from the public database and discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis, or control policy of one infectious disease caused by a virus. |
| Week 18 |
Make a video of your presentation (8~ 10 slides) or file a written report (at least two pages): please search from the public database and discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis, or control policy of one infectious disease caused by a bacterium. |
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| Evaluation |
| attendance, panel discussion and report |
| Textbook & other References |
1.Understanding Viruses. 2009. by Teri Shors, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh,
Johnes and Bartlett Publishers.
2.Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease, 2nd Edition – Wiley. P. J. Quinn, B. K. Markey, F. C. Leonard, P. Hartigan, S. Fanning, E. S. Fitzpatrick
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| i-Learning |
| Office Hours |
| Monday 1-3 PM |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 03.Good Health and Well-Being | include experience courses：N |
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