Microbiologia Molecolare

The course has a strong interdisciplinary trait that provides tools for correlating and integrating
molecular and clinical microbiology with the molecular basis of disease. The course aims to
develop mastery of the scientific method of investigation, to deepen knowledge and provide
practical tools of the molecular methods of studying microbiology related to animal infectious
diseases relevant to veterinary medicine and animal sciences.

Theoretical Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to explain principles, concepts, and basic theories in molecular microbiology
Students will demonstrate skills in analyzing, and synthesizing knowledge in molecular microbiology, as
well as the strategies of antibiotic resistance and evasion from the host immune system
Students will gain leadership, personal responsibility, respect for rights, and ability to work in a
multidisciplinary team, and keep up-to-date with the changes in the One-Health perspective.
Students will deepen biostatistical analysis skills and modern digital technology for information search,
data analysis, and in microbiological and sanitary monitoring.
B) Practical Learning Outcomes.
Students will acquire specialized skills in microbiology including experimental microbiology and
in particular:
1. The ability to plan and execute a gene expression experiment (from tissue to quantifying the
expression of a molecule).
2. The ability to use bioinformatics analysis systems through their application to the interpretation
of results obtained from genomic and proteomic analysis experiments.
3. Knowledge of the basic pathogenetic mechanisms related to infectious diseases and
immunopathology
4. Mastery of science and technology communication tools.