Antibacterial Agents and Plasmids (MBIO 623)

Course description

 

Advanced study of antibiotics from biological and chemical perspectives

Focus on molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance

Special emphasis on resistance plasmids

 

Course Main Objective

Provide comprehensive knowledge of clinical aspects of antibiotics

Understand the development and spread of antibiotic resistance

 

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

Understand principles and applications of advanced antibiotic activity assays

Explain antibiotic classes and mechanisms of action

Skills:

Design studies addressing antibiotic modification or degradation

Apply advanced techniques in antibiotic classification

Values:

Propose strategies to prevent antibiotic side effects

Promote collaboration with research institutes and experts