Introduction
a) History of bacteriology and microbiology.
b) Scope of microbiology in Nursing

a) Classification, characteristics,
(Structure, size, method and rate of
reproduction)
b) Normal flora of the body.
c) Pathogenesis & common diseases.
d) Methods for study of microbes,
culture & isolation of microbes.

a) Sources and types of infection,
nosocomial infection.
b) Factors affecting growth of
microbes.
c) Cycle of transmission of infection
portals of entry, exit, modes of
transfer.
d) Reaction of body to infection,
mechanism of resistance.
e) Collection of specimens.

a) Types of immunity – innate and
acquired.
b) Immunization schedule.
Immunoprophylaxis (vaccines, sera
etc.)
c) Hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.
d) Principles and uses of serological
tests

a) Principles and methods of microbial
control
-Sterilization
-Disinfection
-Chemotherapy and antibiotics
-Pasteurization
b) Medical and surgical asepsis
c) Bio-safety and waste management

a) Microscope – Parts, uses, handling
and care of microscope
b) Observation of staining procedure,
preparation and examination of
slides and smears
c) Identification of common
microbes under the microscope for
morphology of different microbes