Universidad de Jaén

Theoretical Program

I: An overview of Microbiology, bacterial structure and microbial growth.

Chapter 1.- Introduction: An overview of Microbiology.

Chapter 2.- Bacterial structure and microbial growth.

II: Growth and its control

Chapter 3.- Desinfectants, antiseptics and chemotherapeutic agents.

III: Gram-positive bacteria.

Chapter 4.- Gram-positive cocci.

Chapter 5.- Gram-positive rods.

IV: Gram-negative bacteria

Chapter 6.- Gram-negative cocci

Chapter 7.- Gram-negative rods

V: Spirochetes, Mycoplasmas, Chlamydia and Rickettsias

Chapter 8.- Spirochetes, Mycoplasmas, Chlamydia and Rickettsias

VI: Eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses

Chapter 9.- Eukaryotic microorganisms

Chapter 10.- Viruses

VII: Introduction to Biochemistry. Bioelements and Biomolecules.

Chapter 11.- Introduction to Biochemistry. Bioelements and biomolecules. Aqueous solutions. Biological buffers.

VIII: Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Biological membranes.

Chapter 12.- Structure and function of carbohydrates. Clinical applications.

Chapter 13.- Structure and function of lipids. Lipoproteins.

Chapter 14.- Structure and function of proteins. Proteins in clinic.

IX: Enzymology. Vitamins and Coenzymes.

Chapter 15.- General concepts. Mechanism of action. Enzymatic catalysis. Vitamins and coenzymes. Enzymes in clinic.

X: Nucleic acids and flow genetic information.

Chapter 16.- Structure and function of nucleic acids.

XI: Energetic metabolism. Biochemical mechanisms of hormone action.

Chapter 17.- General principles of metabolism and its regulation.

Chapter 18.- Energetic metabolism.

Practical Program

1. Description and management of the optical microscope. Observation of microorganisms by simple staining. Bacterial mobility.
2. Differential staining of bacteria. Gram and Ziehl Neelsen stains.
3. Staining of bacterial structures: capsules and spores.
4. Antibiotic sensitivity. Susceptibility testing on solid media. Antibiograms. 
5. Identification and management of basic material in laboratory of Biochemistry. Preparation of reagents and buffers. PH determination.
6. Glucose determination in serum.
7. Lipids determination in serum.
8. Enzimatic activity determination.
9. Protein concentration determination.

Lectures and laboratory practices taught in Spanish.

Tutoring in English. Homeworks and theory exam in English.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support