English

Every other spring semester

The aim of the course is to provide the participants with an overview of airborne transmission of infectious agents in various environments and to give the participants knowledge on methods to detect and prevent airborne spreading of such agents.

Emission, transport and deposition of airborne microbes.
Survival mechanisms of microbes in the air.
Techniques to sample and analyse airborne biological material (including laboratory demonstrations).
A historical perspective on major airborne diseases.
Inhalation and defence in the respiratory tract.
Airborne contamination in pharma, clean rooms and industry.
Air quality in operating rooms and hospital hygiene.

be able to describe emission, transport and deposition of airborne microorganisms.
be able to describe mechanisms that bacteria use to survive in the atmosphere.
be able to describe major techniques for measurement of airborne microorganisms.
be able to explain the defence against airborne particles in the respiratory tract.
be able to analyze airborne biological contamination in hospitals and industry.
be able to describe methods to reduce airborne spreading of disease.

be able to use basic devices for sampling of airborne microorganisms on filters or in liquid.

be able to evaluate general risks of airborne spreading of infectious agents in various scenarios.
be able to select and motivate suitable measurement devices needed for sampling of airborne microorganisms.

Lectures

Seminars

Laboratory exercises

Exercises

Self-study literature review

Written report

Written assignments

Failed, pass

The course is open for PhD students. Others, such as PhDs or people working in areas related to the course content, may participate, subject to availability.

The course requires no specific prior knowledge, but the participants need to be able to understand and evaluate scientific literature.

Maximum 20-25 participants. Priority is given to PhD students in related areas and those that are members of the research school NDPIA.

 

Scientific papers and book chapters. Lecture material.

MAM015F

 -02-28

Mats Ohlin