Green Biotec UG Bremen Germany
Antimicrobial Resistance
| Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) | |
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| Course Description | This course introduces the fundamental concepts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), emphasizing the biological mechanisms, diagnostic tools, and surveillance systems in use today. It explores the implications of AMR on global health, the role of antibiotics, and emerging antimicrobial technologies. Students will gain insight into the impact of resistance mechanisms and develop skills in analyzing AMR data for better clinical practice and public health management. |
| Recommended Books | 1. Hauser, A. R., “Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians”, Wolters Kluwer Health (2007). 2. Greenwood, D., Finch, R., Davey, P., Wilcox, M., “Antimicrobial Chemotherapy”, Oxford University Press (2007). 3. Franklin, T.J., Snow, G.A., “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Antimicrobial Drug Action”, Springer-Verlag New York (2017). 4. Amyes, S., “Antibacterial Chemotherapy: Theory, Problems, and Practice”, Oxford University Press (2010). |
| Course Learning Outcomes | After completing this course, a student will be able to: 1. Understand the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on public health. 2. Identify and assess various resistance mechanisms in bacteria. 3. Apply knowledge of AMR to develop strategies for microbial control and management in clinical settings. 4. Interpret and analyze AMR data for the purpose of surveillance and decision-making in healthcare. |
| Assessment System | Quizzes: 10-15% Assignments: 5-10% Midterms: 30-40% ESE: 40-50% |
| Lecture Plan | ||
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| S.No. | Description | Quizzes/Assignment |
| 1 | Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) | |
| 2 | Isolating and Identifying Bacteria | Quiz 1 |
| 3 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
| 4 | Testing for Mechanisms of Resistance | |
| 5 | Quality Assurance and AMR Surveillance | Assignment 1 |
| 6 | Introducing the One Health Approach to AMR | |
| 7 | AMR Surveillance Systems | |
| 8 | Understanding the Global Problem of AMR | Assignment 2 |
| 9 | Legal and Ethical Considerations in AMR | |
| 10 | Fundamentals of Data for AMR | Quiz 2 |
| 11 | Processing and Analyzing AMR Data | |
| 12 | Summarizing and Presenting AMR Data | |
| 13 | Diagnostic Stewardship in Clinical Practice | Assignment 3 |
| 14 | Resistance Mechanisms and Their Impact | |
| 15 | Emerging Antimicrobial Technologies and Future Directions | Quiz 3 |
