About this Course
Course Description
MOOC MIC 906 : Basic Laboratory Techniques in Fungal Identification Course Description The entire course comprises 5 topics/modules including introduction, direct microscopy examination, culture of fungi, serological test in fungal infections & conclusion. Lectures are delivered by qualified lecturers, embedded with related videos & providing a self assessment package. There are FOUR (4) lecturers and ONE (1) science officer involve in this MIC 906 course. You may refer to them for any queries or clarification. Main objective: to promote understanding of basic laboratory techniques in diagnosis of fungal infection. Learning Outcomes: Introduces the fields of medical mycology, focusing on medically important fungi. It covers the principle and indication of laboratory techniques used in diagnosis of fungal infection. It involves performing basic laboratory techniques used in the processing of specimens, cultivation and identification of fungi. It emphasises on identification of fungi with relevant clinical findings It promotes student centred- learning by having a self-assessment package. An e-certificate will be awarded upon completion of all modules from introduction to conclusion. Have fun learning!!!
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) Perform basic laboratory techniques used in the processing of specimen and identification of fungi.
2 ) Describe basic structures and morphology of medically important fungi.
3 ) Outline the procedure involves in the identification of fungi
4 ) Identify the indication of each technique used in diagnosis of fungal infection
5 ) Illustrate the principal of techniques used in the identification of fungi.
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 1 hour per week MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Beginner LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
