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377-0415-00L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST
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Infectious Diseases

Infektiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Urs Karrer, Prof. Dr. Emma Slack, Prof. Dr. Annelies Zinkernagel Schüpbach
Only for Human Medicine BSc
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:32

Abstract

This course will introduce students to the main pillars of clinical infectiology.

Objective

This course will achieve the following learning objectives: 1. Evaluating and understanding the basic biology of microorganisms and infection 2. Evaluating and understanding the diagnosis of infectious disease 3. Evaluating and understanding the treatment of infectious disease 4. Evaluating and understanding the prevention of infectious disease 5. Applying knowledge to clinically relevant challenges

Content

Three-week interactive course covering revision of microbiology, pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials, current and future diagnostics, and management of viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases.

Resources

Literature

Lecture notes and learning material will be provided shortly before the course start date.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden. The examination may take place on the computer.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Infektiologie
Findet von 11.05.2020 bis 29.05.2020 statt.
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (ML F 36)
  • Wed 09:15-12:00 (ML F 36)
  • Thu 09:15-12:00 (ML F 36)
  • Fri 13:15-16:00 (ML F 36)
2 h weekly

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