The teaching contributes to the achievement of the training objectives of the Pharmacy Course, providing students with knowledge about the characteristics and pathogenicity of microorganisms of particular health interest and clinical manifestations, epidemiology and control of infections related to these microorganisms.

EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the lessons the student must:
- know the biological and structural characteristics of the microorganisms treated during the lessons;
- know the microbial pathogenicity and associated pathologies;
- know the epidemiological method for studying the spread of these pathologies;
- recognize preventive strategies;
- know the control measures for infectious diseases.

Making of judgments
At the end of the lessons the student must:
- be able to evaluate the pathogenicity and potential effects on human health of the microorganisms treated;
- be able to critically interpret the results of epidemiological studies;
- know how to evaluate prevention strategies and control measures.

Communication skills
At the end of the teaching lessons, the student must:
- know how to use the appropriate language to provide correct health education with a view to preventing the spread of infectious diseases of greatest interest in the health sector.