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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Aigars Reinis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Biology; Microbiology

Objective

To acquire knowledge about microorganisms as causative agents of infectious diseases and prevention of them.

Prerequisites

Biology, Anatomy, Physiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Student will recognize main bacterial and viral causative agents and their sources and transmission.

Skills

Will be able to discuss the basic principles of their pathogenesis and diagnostic directions.

Competence

Understand the importance of sterilization, disinfection and non-specific and specific prevention measures in limiting the spread of these infectious agents in the environment as well as in the human population and in healthcare settings.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Public Health, SVF3Bachelor’sRequiredAigars Reinis, Rudīte Koka