Curriculum Framework
(MIC808)
Program: SEMINARS IN MICROBIOLOGY
Description: Aims to guide graduate students in the reading, interpretation and presentation of general topics in Microbiology, in areas of study that do not coincide with the subject of their thesis or dissertation.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Program Coordinator
Description: Aims to guide graduate students in the reading, interpretation and presentation of general topics in Microbiology, in areas of study that do not coincide with the subject of their thesis or dissertation.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Program Coordinator
(MIC824)
Program: ANAEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY
Description: Introduction to the study of anaerobic bacteria (obligatory anaerobics), including their biology and systemics (Archaea and Bacteria domains), ecological aspects of their nature and hosts, and biotechnological importance. Main groups of human and veterinary medical importance, and the pathogenesis of diseases involving anaerobic bacteria. Isolation and dependent and independent methods of cultivation, for identification and characterization of anaerobic bacteria, including those for determining the profile of susceptibility to antimicrobial drugs.
Number of hours: 60
Credits: 04
Advisor: Prof. Luiz de Macêdo Farias
Description: Introduction to the study of anaerobic bacteria (obligatory anaerobics), including their biology and systemics (Archaea and Bacteria domains), ecological aspects of their nature and hosts, and biotechnological importance. Main groups of human and veterinary medical importance, and the pathogenesis of diseases involving anaerobic bacteria. Isolation and dependent and independent methods of cultivation, for identification and characterization of anaerobic bacteria, including those for determining the profile of susceptibility to antimicrobial drugs.
Number of hours: 60
Credits: 04
Advisor: Prof. Luiz de Macêdo Farias
(MIC827)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY
Description: Themes of interest to the students not included in other courses, including evaluation of professional practice, presentations such as seminars, also involving research activities. The department will define the program each semester, which will be delivered by, or with the participation of, visiting professors.
Number of hours: 15 to 60
Credits: 1 to 4
Advisor: TBA
Description: Themes of interest to the students not included in other courses, including evaluation of professional practice, presentations such as seminars, also involving research activities. The department will define the program each semester, which will be delivered by, or with the participation of, visiting professors.
Number of hours: 15 to 60
Credits: 1 to 4
Advisor: TBA
(MIC835)
(MIC835 A)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY: MICROBIOLOGY OF FOODS
Description: The course aims to study the main microorganisms that cause diseases transmitted by foods as well as the main deteriorative microorganisms to foods, and the best practices in the manufacture of foods.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Carlos Augusto Rosa
Description: The course aims to study the main microorganisms that cause diseases transmitted by foods as well as the main deteriorative microorganisms to foods, and the best practices in the manufacture of foods.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Carlos Augusto Rosa
(MIC835 A)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY: BASIC TECHNIQUES IN VIROLOGY (MIC835 A)
Description: This course offers instruction in techniques of basic and molecular biology. The students are responsible, based on viral models presented by the professor, to design and develop protocols for the following techniques: cellular cultivation (continuous line and primary cultivation); viral infection and observation and characterization of the cytopathic effect (plaque phenotype, in vitro cell infection and fertilized eggs); virus titration; serological assays (seroneutralization); extraction of virus nucleic acids, amplification of genes by conventional PCR followed by electrophoresis and qPCR. The protocols will be discussed and performed in the group. At the end of the course, the groups will design a presentation of the work developed during the week , aiming at the presentation of results, errors and successes, challenges and knowledge acquired.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Giliane de Souza Trindade
Description: This course offers instruction in techniques of basic and molecular biology. The students are responsible, based on viral models presented by the professor, to design and develop protocols for the following techniques: cellular cultivation (continuous line and primary cultivation); viral infection and observation and characterization of the cytopathic effect (plaque phenotype, in vitro cell infection and fertilized eggs); virus titration; serological assays (seroneutralization); extraction of virus nucleic acids, amplification of genes by conventional PCR followed by electrophoresis and qPCR. The protocols will be discussed and performed in the group. At the end of the course, the groups will design a presentation of the work developed during the week , aiming at the presentation of results, errors and successes, challenges and knowledge acquired.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Giliane de Souza Trindade
(MIC835 B)
(MIC835 D)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY: VIRUSES WITH IMPORTANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH
Description: The study of the main families of viruses involved in infectious processes in humans. Aspects related to specific viruses will be approached, their multiplication in cells and dissemination in hosts. Epidemiology and methods of control will also be discussed.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Erna Geessien Kroon
Description: The study of the main families of viruses involved in infectious processes in humans. Aspects related to specific viruses will be approached, their multiplication in cells and dissemination in hosts. Epidemiology and methods of control will also be discussed.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Erna Geessien Kroon
(MIC836)
(MIC836 A)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY: ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS: BASES FOR TAXONOMY
Description: Detailed study of identification techniques and ecology of fungi and viruses.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Luiz Henrique Rosa e Flavio Guimarães da Fonseca
Description: Detailed study of identification techniques and ecology of fungi and viruses.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Luiz Henrique Rosa e Flavio Guimarães da Fonseca
(MIC836 A)
(MIC836 B)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY - BASIC VIROLOGY
Description: Deeper study of the viral genomic structure and diversity, exploring details of viral transcription, translation and morphogenesis. Study of some viral families as a model for understanding the stages of the multiplication cycle and methods of study and diagnosis.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Jônatas Santos Abrão
Description: Deeper study of the viral genomic structure and diversity, exploring details of viral transcription, translation and morphogenesis. Study of some viral families as a model for understanding the stages of the multiplication cycle and methods of study and diagnosis.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Jônatas Santos Abrão
(MIC836 B)
(MIC840)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN VIROLOGY I
Description: Deeper study of basic concepts of Molecular Biology, implementation of techniques for the cloning and expression of proteins. The role of proteins in signal transduction and their use in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
Number of hours: 150
Credits: 10
Advisor: Paulo César Peregrino Ferreira
Description: Deeper study of basic concepts of Molecular Biology, implementation of techniques for the cloning and expression of proteins. The role of proteins in signal transduction and their use in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
Number of hours: 150
Credits: 10
Advisor: Paulo César Peregrino Ferreira
(MIC842)
Program: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS
Description: Provide a general overview of fundamental concepts and techniques of Molecular Biology, as well as show possible applications to recombinant DNA technology.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Profa. Viviane Alves Gouveia
Description: Provide a general overview of fundamental concepts and techniques of Molecular Biology, as well as show possible applications to recombinant DNA technology.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Profa. Viviane Alves Gouveia
(MIC843)
Program: CYTOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS
Description: The structural morphology of microorganisms; the correlation between structure and function; biosynthesis of microbial structures; determining factors and biochemical alterations related to the morphogenesis of microoganisms; comparative cytology; antibiotics that act through the functional alteration of microbial structures; criteria used in microorganism systematics; bases of microbial taxonomy; the importance of studying cytoplasmic structures, nuclei and surfaces; nutrition and reproduction of microorganisms; microbial biosynthesis; enzymatic induction and processes of regulating metabolism; microbial fermentation; respiration and photosynthesis; hydrolytic enzymes; incorporation of nutrilitos and mechanisms of antimetabolic permeation and microorganisms as analytical instruments.
Number of hours: 75
Credits: 05
Advisor: Prof. Patrícia Silva Cisalpino
Description: The structural morphology of microorganisms; the correlation between structure and function; biosynthesis of microbial structures; determining factors and biochemical alterations related to the morphogenesis of microoganisms; comparative cytology; antibiotics that act through the functional alteration of microbial structures; criteria used in microorganism systematics; bases of microbial taxonomy; the importance of studying cytoplasmic structures, nuclei and surfaces; nutrition and reproduction of microorganisms; microbial biosynthesis; enzymatic induction and processes of regulating metabolism; microbial fermentation; respiration and photosynthesis; hydrolytic enzymes; incorporation of nutrilitos and mechanisms of antimetabolic permeation and microorganisms as analytical instruments.
Number of hours: 75
Credits: 05
Advisor: Prof. Patrícia Silva Cisalpino
(MIC845)
Program: SPECIAL TOPICS IN VIROLOGY II
Description: Fundamentals of the genetic structure of viruses: the replication, regulation and transcription cycle. Use of cloning techniques and protein expression in recombinant viruses. Applications in the diagnosis and treatment of viruses.
Number of hours: 90
Credits: 06
Advisor: Erna Geessien Kroon
Description: Fundamentals of the genetic structure of viruses: the replication, regulation and transcription cycle. Use of cloning techniques and protein expression in recombinant viruses. Applications in the diagnosis and treatment of viruses.
Number of hours: 90
Credits: 06
Advisor: Erna Geessien Kroon
(MIC846)
Program: ORAL MICROBIOLOGY
Description: Oral microbiota: implant and nature, ecological determinants, main microbial groups and their metabolic potential. Pathogenesis of infectious diseases involving oral microorganisms, with emphasis on dental caries, periodontal disease and infections of the root canal system. Importance of biofilms on oral diseases. Role of oral bacteria on systemic disease. Fungi and viruses of interest in dentistry.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Luiz de Macêdo Farias
Description: Oral microbiota: implant and nature, ecological determinants, main microbial groups and their metabolic potential. Pathogenesis of infectious diseases involving oral microorganisms, with emphasis on dental caries, periodontal disease and infections of the root canal system. Importance of biofilms on oral diseases. Role of oral bacteria on systemic disease. Fungi and viruses of interest in dentistry.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Luiz de Macêdo Farias
(MIC847)
Program: ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
Description: Introduction to the study of environmental microbiology; effects of the environmental determinants and their importance in microbiology of the air, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including extreme environments; ecological relationships between microorganisms and those of plants and animals; methods used in the collection and cultivation of microorganisms; measurements of biomass and molecular strategies for evaluating the density, diversity and phylogenic and anthropic impacts on biodiversity; microbiology of water, soil and air and the microbiological indicators of pollution in these habitats; microbiological aspects of biodegradation, including transformations of organic and inorganic pollutants; bioremediation of contaminated soils and microbiological treatment processes of industrial and domestic effluents and solid residues; and, microbial inoculants.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Vera Lúcia dos Santos
Description: Introduction to the study of environmental microbiology; effects of the environmental determinants and their importance in microbiology of the air, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including extreme environments; ecological relationships between microorganisms and those of plants and animals; methods used in the collection and cultivation of microorganisms; measurements of biomass and molecular strategies for evaluating the density, diversity and phylogenic and anthropic impacts on biodiversity; microbiology of water, soil and air and the microbiological indicators of pollution in these habitats; microbiological aspects of biodegradation, including transformations of organic and inorganic pollutants; bioremediation of contaminated soils and microbiological treatment processes of industrial and domestic effluents and solid residues; and, microbial inoculants.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Vera Lúcia dos Santos
(MIC848)
Program: AEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY
Description: Study of aerobic bacteria, considering the aspects of environmental impact, industrial use, groups of human and veterinary medical importance, metabolism and methodology of their isolation and identification. Practical study of isolation and identification.
Number of hours: 60
Credits: 04
Advisor: Prof. Jacques Robert Nicoli
Description: Study of aerobic bacteria, considering the aspects of environmental impact, industrial use, groups of human and veterinary medical importance, metabolism and methodology of their isolation and identification. Practical study of isolation and identification.
Number of hours: 60
Credits: 04
Advisor: Prof. Jacques Robert Nicoli
(MIC849)
Program: MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
Description: Study of the: 1) composition of the digestive ecosystem as a function of the animal species, anatomic location and age of the host; 2) functions and influences of microbiota on the biology of the host in health and in sickness; 3) specific methods used in digestive microbial ecology; 4) modulation of microbiota.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Prof. Jacques Robert Nicoli
Description: Study of the: 1) composition of the digestive ecosystem as a function of the animal species, anatomic location and age of the host; 2) functions and influences of microbiota on the biology of the host in health and in sickness; 3) specific methods used in digestive microbial ecology; 4) modulation of microbiota.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Prof. Jacques Robert Nicoli
(MIC850)
Program: YEAST BIOLOGY
Description: To provide basic knowledge of the taxonomy and physiology of yeasts, aimed at the identification and industrial applicability of these microorganisms.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Prof. Carlos Augusto Rosa
Description: To provide basic knowledge of the taxonomy and physiology of yeasts, aimed at the identification and industrial applicability of these microorganisms.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Prof. Carlos Augusto Rosa
(MIC851)
Program: GENERAL MYCOLOGY
Description: Basic terminology of Mycology. Taxonomy and biology of Chytridiomycetes, Fygomycetes , Basidiomycetes and Deuteromycetes. Study of the main orders, families and genuses and fungal species, handling classification keys: maintenance of cultures.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Maria Aparecida de Resende Stoianoff
Description: Basic terminology of Mycology. Taxonomy and biology of Chytridiomycetes, Fygomycetes , Basidiomycetes and Deuteromycetes. Study of the main orders, families and genuses and fungal species, handling classification keys: maintenance of cultures.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Maria Aparecida de Resende Stoianoff
(MIC852)
Program: MEDICAL MYCOLOGY
Description: Fungi kingdom: host-parasite interaction. Mycoses of interest in medicine and human and veterinary medicine: etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and treatment of superficial, subcutaneous, systemic and opportunistic fungal infections.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Maria Aparecida de Resende Stoianoff
Description: Fungi kingdom: host-parasite interaction. Mycoses of interest in medicine and human and veterinary medicine: etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and treatment of superficial, subcutaneous, systemic and opportunistic fungal infections.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Maria Aparecida de Resende Stoianoff
(MIC853)
Program: PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS
Description: Microorganisms associated with infectious diseases in humans and animals, with emphasis on the physiological properties, occurrence, isolation, values of virulence, identification, their application as immunizing agents and epidemiology of diseases of Public Health significance.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Patricia Silva Cisalpino
Description: Microorganisms associated with infectious diseases in humans and animals, with emphasis on the physiological properties, occurrence, isolation, values of virulence, identification, their application as immunizing agents and epidemiology of diseases of Public Health significance.
Number of hours: 45
Credits: 03
Advisor: Patricia Silva Cisalpino
(MIC855)
Program: BIOSAFETY AND BIOETHICS
Description: To provide the necessary knowledge for the development of laboratory protocols for the safe and ethical use of organisms and chemical and radiological compounds in microbiological experimentation. To ascertain that the procedures used in the experimental laboratory are appropriate under workplace and environmental legislation in order to guarantee that such procedures minimize the hazards, and that the residues generated by them pose no risks, to the environment.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Prof. Viviane Alves Gouveia
Description: To provide the necessary knowledge for the development of laboratory protocols for the safe and ethical use of organisms and chemical and radiological compounds in microbiological experimentation. To ascertain that the procedures used in the experimental laboratory are appropriate under workplace and environmental legislation in order to guarantee that such procedures minimize the hazards, and that the residues generated by them pose no risks, to the environment.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Prof. Viviane Alves Gouveia
(MIC856)
Program: DIDACTIC TRAINING IN MICROBIOLOGY I
Description: Student participation in theoretical and practical aspects of Microbiology, aiming at the acquisition of experience for the performance of didactic activities.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Flávio Guimarães da Fonseca
Description: Student participation in theoretical and practical aspects of Microbiology, aiming at the acquisition of experience for the performance of didactic activities.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Flávio Guimarães da Fonseca
(MIC857)
Program: DIDACTIC TRAINING IN MICROBIOLOGY II
Description: Participation of doctoral students in theoretical and practical aspects of Microbiology, aimed at the acquisition of experience for the performance of didactic activities.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Profa. Simone Gonçalves dos Santos
Description: Participation of doctoral students in theoretical and practical aspects of Microbiology, aimed at the acquisition of experience for the performance of didactic activities.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Profa. Simone Gonçalves dos Santos
(MIC858)
Program: INNATE IMMUNITY TO MICROBIAL INFECTIONS
The mechanism of early recognition in vertebrate hosts of microbial infections and how they respond with innate immunity in order to restrict the infection to its primary site (inflammatory response), and prevent its spread throughout the organism (anti-microbial response). The role of pro-inflammatory and anti-microbial cytokines will be emphasized, as well as the mechanisms associated with mounting the innate response. Immune avoidance mechanisms of the microbes, such as associated auto-immunity, will also be addressed.
Number of hours: 60
Credits: 04
Advisor: Prof. Cláudio Antônio Bonjardim
The mechanism of early recognition in vertebrate hosts of microbial infections and how they respond with innate immunity in order to restrict the infection to its primary site (inflammatory response), and prevent its spread throughout the organism (anti-microbial response). The role of pro-inflammatory and anti-microbial cytokines will be emphasized, as well as the mechanisms associated with mounting the innate response. Immune avoidance mechanisms of the microbes, such as associated auto-immunity, will also be addressed.
Number of hours: 60
Credits: 04
Advisor: Prof. Cláudio Antônio Bonjardim
(MIC860)
Program: ANTIMICROBIALS
Description: Mechanisms of action of antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral drugs; resistance mechanisms of different organisms to antimicrobials; methods for the in vitro detection of resistance and correlations with clinical evolution; pharmacokinetic and pharacodynamic principles of antimicrobial therapy.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Prof. Daniel de Assis Santos
Description: Mechanisms of action of antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral drugs; resistance mechanisms of different organisms to antimicrobials; methods for the in vitro detection of resistance and correlations with clinical evolution; pharmacokinetic and pharacodynamic principles of antimicrobial therapy.
Number of hours: 30
Credits: 02
Advisor: Prof. Daniel de Assis Santos
(TES000)
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