Microbiology and Immunology  Department

The Department general Objectives:

- To teach new and updated information about medical microbiology &  immunology through introductory courses or as separated lectures in the integrated modules with all laboratory work that support the theory part of the subjects

- To encourage research work in the field of medical microbiology and infections disease both conducted by staff members and students.

- To serve the local community by arranging educational lectures about the infectious diseases and its prevention or general public health at the schools or other local societies at alkarak province.

General Microbiology

Course Description:

The aim of this course is to provide students with the general knowledge about microorganisms, their development, habitat, isolation,  identification, nutrition, control and its relation to enviornment and antibiotics. To study the agents of human infectious diseases belong to five major groups of organisms bacteria, helminthes, protozoa, viruses & fungi and their mechanisms of  disease production, pathogenicity, , diagnosis & treatment. Also students will have practical training on bacterial isolation and  identification from different body samples. Concepts and methodology of bacterial sensitivity tests and other biochemical and Molecular tests for bacterial and parasitic detection.

General Immunology

Course Description:
The aim of this course is to study the basic concepts of immunology, natural and acquired immunity, and different immunological responses.  To be familiar with the Antigens, antibodies, practical use of immunology techniques, study the immune disease and immune related diseases. Practical & theoretical study of immunological procedures used in the diagnosis of various diseases and transplantation of organs. Diagnosis of tumor and treatment. Practical training in immunology will introduce both classical and contemporary immunological assay procedures within the context of interpreting laboratory science experiments and demonstration fundamental immunological principles.