General microbiology Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: General microbiology
Module code: 1BL_23_27
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module familiarizes the student with the structure and function of the individual structures of prokaryotic cells. Presents the metabolism of microorganisms, and discusses ways of nutrition and respiration of microorganisms. Familiarizes with selected products of bacterial metabolism - toxins, enzymes, biosurfactants, and antibiotics. Delivers knowledge of the interactions of microorganisms with plants and animals and the influence of environmental factors on the growth and activity of microorganisms. It allows to understand the mechanisms that enable microorganisms to adapt to extreme environments. characterizes the microflora of the soil, water, and air, and familiarizes with the issue of the human microbiome. The student learns the methods of sterilization of media and equipment used in the microbiological laboratory. Learns basic microbiological techniques. The student acquires the skills of preparing preparations for microorganisms and using a microscope. Classes' laboratory exercises also teach the analysis and interpretation of the results obtained from the conducted exercises. Conversation classes, on the other hand, allow students to develop the ability to conduct scientific discussions.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student describes the place of the prokaryote in the world of living organisms and the basics of bacterial classification. [01]
 1BL_W06 [4/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5]
The student knows the structures of prokaryotic cells, can describe their functions, and defines the differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic. [02]
 1BL_W02 [4/5] 1BL_W03 [5/5]
The student understands the metabolic processes taking place in the cells of microorganisms, distinguishes the processes characteristic of prokaryotes. [03]
 1BL_W01 [4/5] 1BL_W02 [3/5] 1BL_W03 [4/5]
The student explains the interactions between microorganisms and plants as well as microorganisms and animals. [04]
 1BL_W02 [3/5] 1BL_W03 [3/5] 1BL_W04 [3/5]
The student is able to assess the influence of physico-chemical environmental factors on the growth and activity of microorganisms. [05]
 1BL_W01 [5/5] 1BL_W02 [3/5] 1BL_W03 [3/5]
The student uses the basic techniques used in the microbiological laboratory. [06]
 1BL_U01 [5/5] 1BL_U09 [5/5] 1BL_U12 [5/5]
The student is able to make stained preparations of bacteria and yeast; uses a light microscope. [07]
 1BL_U01 [5/5] 1BL_U05 [4/5] 1BL_U11 [5/5] 1BL_U12 [5/5]
The student demonstrates responsibility for the microscopes and laboratory equipment he uses. [08]
 1BL_K01 [3/5]
The student has the ability to actively participate in a scientific discussion, as well as to present his or her view on the discussed topic. [09]
 1BL_U10 [5/5] 1BL_K01 [4/5] 1BL_K04 [3/5] 1BL_K05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [01] 40 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Reconstruction / reproduction [d04] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
discussion classes [02] 10 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Poster presentation [c05] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 09
lecture [03] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		exam 01 02 03 04 05
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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