This document outlines the schedule for the Level 3000 semester 1 Public Health Microbiology module offered in 2018/2019. The module is coordinated by Dr. KLTD Jayawardana and will cover various topics in 15 sessions over 2 hours each between December 2022 and April 2023. Various lecturers including Dr. Jayawardana, Prof. Kalupahana, and Dr. Mendis will cover topics such as emerging diseases, foodborne illnesses, water contamination, zoonotic diseases, infection control and outbreak investigations. A mid-examination will be held on February 13, 2023.
This document outlines the schedule for the Level 3000 semester 1 Public Health Microbiology module offered in 2018/2019. The module is coordinated by Dr. KLTD Jayawardana and will cover various topics in 15 sessions over 2 hours each between December 2022 and April 2023. Various lecturers including Dr. Jayawardana, Prof. Kalupahana, and Dr. Mendis will cover topics such as emerging diseases, foodborne illnesses, water contamination, zoonotic diseases, infection control and outbreak investigations. A mid-examination will be held on February 13, 2023.
This document outlines the schedule for the Level 3000 semester 1 Public Health Microbiology module offered in 2018/2019. The module is coordinated by Dr. KLTD Jayawardana and will cover various topics in 15 sessions over 2 hours each between December 2022 and April 2023. Various lecturers including Dr. Jayawardana, Prof. Kalupahana, and Dr. Mendis will cover topics such as emerging diseases, foodborne illnesses, water contamination, zoonotic diseases, infection control and outbreak investigations. A mid-examination will be held on February 13, 2023.
This document outlines the schedule for the Level 3000 semester 1 Public Health Microbiology module offered in 2018/2019. The module is coordinated by Dr. KLTD Jayawardana and will cover various topics in 15 sessions over 2 hours each between December 2022 and April 2023. Various lecturers including Dr. Jayawardana, Prof. Kalupahana, and Dr. Mendis will cover topics such as emerging diseases, foodborne illnesses, water contamination, zoonotic diseases, infection control and outbreak investigations. A mid-examination will be held on February 13, 2023.
Public Health Microbiology (ML 3103) – 2 Credit Module
Module Coordinator: Dr. KLTD Jayawardana (DJ) Lecture Panel : Prof. R Kalupahana (RK) Dr. W Kudagammana (WK) Dr. BCG Mendis (CM) Dr. S Kottewatta (SK) Mr WAC Wickramarachchi (WA) Dr. KLTD Jayawardana (KJ)
Topic Lecturer Date Time
1. Introduction to PHM KJ 12.12.2022 1Hr (10am – 11am) 2. Emerging and reemerging diseases in Sri KJ 19.12.2022 2Hr (10am– 12noon) Lanka/global 3. Foodborne diseases: infections, intoxications KJ 02.01.2023 1Hr (10am – 11am) and toxicoinfection 4. General mechanisms of pathogenesis for CM 09.01.2023 1Hr (10am – 11am) foodborne pathogens 5. Control of microorganisms in food, local and CM 30.01.2023 2Hr (10am – 12noon) international standards 6. Food quality testing RK/SK 7. Pathogens in domestic water and microbial CM 06.02.2023 1Hr (10am – 11am) indicators of fecal contamination Mid Examination 13.02.2023 1Hr (10am – 11am) 8. Local and international standards in food WA 20.02.2023 1Hr (10am – 11am) microbiology 9. Zoonotic diseases – viral and parasitic KJ 27.02.2023 2Hr (10am – 12 am) 10. Zoonotic diseases - Bacterial CM 13.03.2023 2Hr (10am – 12noon) 11. Infection prevention and control WK 20.03.2023 2Hr (10am – 12 noon)
12. Notification system and surveillance WK 27.03.2023 2Hr (10am – 12noon)