ISLA Santarém 21

Microbiology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Microbiology CU aims to develop skills in students so that they can identify, evaluate and control exposure to biological agents that can cause diseases in the workplace. By understanding the nature of these agents and their transmission mechanisms, professionals can implement effective prevention measures, such as the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), disinfection and hygiene techniques, and the development of biological safety protocols.The relevance of this area of ¿¿activity is also associated with the development of contingency plans in situations of epidemic outbreaks, where it is necessary to define strategies to minimize biological risks in the workplace. The integration of microbiology into the Occupational Safety Engineering study cycle is essential to prepare professionals capable of managing biological risks and guaranteeing the health and safety of workers in different work contexts.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1.Introduction to Microbiology and diversity in the microbial world. 2.Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. 3.Virus. 4.Nutrition, growth and metabolism of microorganisms. 5.Characterization of microorganisms. 6.Microbiology of air, soil and water. 7.Application of microorganisms in pollution control. 8.Microbiological contamination: general preventive measures. 9.Control of microbial diseases. 10.Exposure to infectious agents in the work environment
• ObjectivosObjectives

  O1. Learning the distinctive characteristics of the main groups of microorganisms; O2. Understanding the basics of nutrition, growth, and metabolism of microorganisms; O3. Understanding the origin and typology of microorganisms present in soil, air, and water; O4. Perception of risks and methods of preventing and controlling microbiological contamination (in general and workplace contexts). Skills: C1. Recognize microbial diversity; C2. Understanding aspects of the interaction of microorganisms with the environment and humans, in order to understand their role in the environmental and health/disease domains; C3. Acquire more specific knowledge about the activities and risks associated with microorganisms, and methods of preventing and controlling microbiological contamination that will allow them to interpret future hygiene and safety rules; C4. Interpret studies that provide scientific evidence regarding factors involved in the emergence of microbial diseases in humans.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Burton, GRW, Engelkirk, PG (2005). Microbiologia para as ciências da saúde (7ª ed.). Guanabara Koogan. Lima, N, Ferreira, WFC, de Sousa, JCF (2010). Microbiologia. LIDEL. Murray, P. R., Rosenthal, K. S., Pfaller, M. A. (2017). Microbiologia médica (8ª ed.). Elsevier. Pelczar, MJ Jr, Chan, ECS, Krieg, NR (1996). Microbiologia ? conceitos e aplicações (2ª ed., 1º & 2º vol.). MAKRON Books. Staley, JT, Gunsalus, RP, Lory, S, Perry, JJ (2007). Microbial life (2ª ed.). Sinauer Associates. Vermelho, AB, Pereira, AF, Coelho, RRR, Souto-Podrón, T (2006). Práticas de Microbiologia. Guanabara Koogan. Willey, JM, Sherwood, LM, Woolverton, CJ (2013). Prescott?s Microbiology (9ª ed.). McGraw-Hill.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Teaching methodologies are based on interrogative and active methods, focused on the discussion and resolution of theoretical and practical exercises in a classroom environment, complemented by the exposure of theoretical content, practical laboratory classes and study visits. The teacher provides case studies and practical exercises that require the resolution of problems normally faced by qualified professionals in the area of ¿¿study, as well as other materials through the content management platform (Moodle).
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

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  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Teste de avaliação	27-11-2025	35%
  Teste de avaliação	22-01-2026	35%
  Trabalho de pesquisa		25%
  Atividade colaborativa de aprendizagem (glossário do moodle)		10%

   

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