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The Bioterrorism course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins that can potentially be abused as biological weapons. Students will be introduced to the most important pathogens, their characteristics, modes of spread and the consequences of their use in the context of bioterrorism. The course will also include an introduction to defence and protection against these threats, including legal aspects and legislation in the field of bioterrorism.
Last update: Častorálová Markéta (16.04.2025)
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Lecture attendance is recommended but not mandatory. Last update: Častorálová Markéta (16.04.2025)
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Lectures, discussions on real cases. Last update: Častorálová Markéta (16.04.2025)
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The exam is a written test. Maximum score 100 points. Score: 100-90 points - A, 89-80 points - B, 79-70 points - C, 69-60 points - D, 59-50 points - E, 49-0 points - F Last update: Častorálová Markéta (16.04.2025)
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1. Definition, terminology and classification of biological weapons. Legislation - international treaties. Pathogenicity and virulence. 2. Host defence, specific and non-specific immunity. Antimicrobial agents. 3. Vaccines and vaccination. Research and development of vaccines and antimicrobials. 4. History of the use of biological weapons. 5. Bacillus anthracis - anthrax. Yersinia pestis - plague. 6. Francisella tularensis - tularemia. Brucella - brucellosis. Burkholderia 7. Rickettsia prowazekii - spotted fever. Chlamydia, Staphylococcus 8. Food and drinking water - Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia, Vibrio. 9. Viral hemorrhagic fevers. Poxviruses - smallpox virus. 10. Paramyxoviridae, Bunyaviridae, Flaviviridae. Coronaviridae - SARS. 11. Other microorganisms potentially usable in bioterrorism. 12. Clostridium perfringens - epsilon toxin. Clostridium botulinum - botulism. Ricin and other toxins. 13. Strategies and procedures for the development of new biological weapons. 14. Personal protection and defence against bioterrorism. Information sources - threat monitoring, attack detection. Last update: Častorálová Markéta (16.04.2025)
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Course of microbiology, biology, biochemistry. Last update: Častorálová Markéta (16.04.2025)
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| Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
| Účast na přednáškách | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování | 1 | 28 | ||
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