Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
• Understand basic scientific knowledge and be able to use it
• Problem-solve
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Integrate concepts from different approaches/disciplines in a complex biomedical problem
• Explain how molecular, morphological and functional modifications constitute pathological states and vice versa
• Develop reasoning skills
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Demonstrate developed interpersonal skills
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Submit reviews, reports and give oral presentations
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Manage their studies
• Self-assess and give feedback

Learning Outcomes of UE

Au terme de l'enseignement, l'étudiant.e aura acquis des notions de base en microbiologie médicale et en diagnostic biologique des infections humaines causées par des parasites, y compris les protozoaires, les helminthes et les arthropodes et par des champignons dont des levures et filamenteux.

Les objectifs du cours sont de
1) Connaître les principaux parasites susceptibles d'infecter l'homme, leurs caractéristiques biologiques, les aspects cliniques des infections associées et leur importance épidémiologique.
2) Comprendre les relations de ces microorganismes avec l'homme (écologie microbienne, vecteurs, mécanismes de colonisation/invasion, pouvoir pathogène et virulence, évasion des défenses de l'hôte).
3) Connaître les modes de transmission des pathogènes à l'homme et comprendre les stratégies de maîtrise et de prévention des infections
4) Connaître les principales méthodes de diagnostic des parasites et comprendre leurs limites et leur hiérarchie d'utilisation
5) Connaître les principaux groupes de médicaments antiparasitaires et antimycotiques, leurs principes d'action, les mécanismes de résistance des microorganismes, l'épidémiologie de la résistance et comprendre les stratégies d'utilisation rationnelle de ces médicaments pour le traitement et la prévention

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The course will be divided into two modules including parasitology and mycology.
The following topics will be developed specifically in the parasitology module: Part 1 general introduction: general characteristics of parasites (definitions, classifications), vectors, their pathogenic powers, the fundamental bases of antiparasitic treatments and prophylaxis and the diagnosis of parasitic infections in the laboratory. Part 2 special parasitology: This part of the course will deal more specifically with the different pathologies associated with the main protozoa (digestive, urogenital, blood and tissue), helminths (nematodes, cestodes and trematodes) and arthropods responsible for infections in humans with their development cycle, their associated pathologies, their epidemiology and their diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Part 3 antiparasitic agents: This last part will briefly describe the main antiparasitic agents, their mechanisms of action.Two chapters will focus on vector and soil-transmitted helminth controls.
The following topics will be specifically developed in the mycology module: Part 1: General characteristics of fungi (definition, morphology, metabolism), fundamental bases of antimycotic treatments and diagnosis of infections in the mycology laboratory Part 2: The main fungal infections including cutaneous mycoses (dermatophytes), opportunistic mycoses (aspergillosis, candidiasis, pneumocystis, etc.) and dimorphic mycoses (histoplasmosis, etc.) will be described in detail, with their clinical, epidemiological and therapeutic aspects. Part 3 antimycotic agents: This last part will briefly describe the main antiparasitic agents, their mechanisms of action.

Prior Experience

Basics of biology and general microbiology