Basic Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance and Gene Spread

This course covers the historical background of bacterial antibiotic resistances, the basic mechanisms and elements (plasmids, transposons, integrons) of bacterial antibiotic resistance gene transfer. The course aims to teach about bacterial gene exchange mechanisms, genetic elements, types of resistance mechanisms, and the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes and bacteria. The teaching method is through a lecture format. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in microbiology, antibiotic resistance, and gene transfer mechanisms.