The educational objectives of the Hygiene module include: understanding the concepts of health and disease and their evolution; grasping the concepts of causation, risk factors, and determinants of health/disease; acquiring knowledge of the general epidemiology of infectious diseases; comprehending the concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention; understanding disinfection and sterilization systems and the prophylaxis of infectious diseases; gaining a foundation in descriptive, analytical, and investigative epidemiological methodology; familiarizing oneself with the purposes, evolution, and organization of the Italian National Health Service, its regional and local structures, as well as its relationships with European and international organizations.
The educational objectives of the Microbiology module encompass: acquiring knowledge of the cellular and molecular bases of microbial pathogenicity, interactions between microorganisms and hosts, the causes and mechanisms underlying major diseases of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic origin, and the applications of biotechnology in diagnosis, prophylaxis, and antimicrobial chemotherapy. These objectives will be achieved through classroom lectures, seminars, and interactive educational activities designed to facilitate learning and enhance the ability to address and resolve key microbiological questions.