Microorganisms in biotechnology Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Microorganisms in biotechnology
Module code: 1BL_23_43
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module will present the participation and role of microorganisms in biotechnology. The diversity of processes related to both biosynthesis and the use of metabolites of microorganisms in the food and pharmaceutical industries will be emphasized. The usefulness of microorganisms in the transformation of waste and harmful substances resulting from human activity into safe and useful forms in agriculture and environmental protection will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to biotechnological processes observed and used in everyday life. During independent work in the laboratory, the student improves the skills of planning and conducting simple experiments, observations and analyses of selected parameters characterizing the biotechnological process under study.
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]
Cooperates and discusses with others. [K_05]
 1BL_U08 [4/5] 1BL_U09 [4/5] 1BL_K01 [3/5] 1BL_K02 [3/5]
Complies with the rules of work in a specialist laboratory. [K_06]
 1BL_K03 [4/5]
Student cultivates microorganisms and sees their use in the synthesis of industrially useful compounds and in environmental purification. [U_03]
 1BL_U01 [3/5] 1BL_U05 [4/5]
Describes the effects of the experiment, analyzes the results, draws conclusions. [U_04]
 1BL_U08 [4/5]
Has knowledge of the possibility of using selected methods of microorganism biotechnology in various synthesis processes, remediation of degraded environments and replacing traditional technologies with environmentally friendly ones. [W_01]
 1BL_W01 [3/5]
Student understands the methodology of biotechnological research with the use of microorganisms. Recognizes the role of microorganisms in the aspect of sustainable development. [W_02]
 1BL_W08 [3/5] 1BL_W09 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work U_04 W_01 W_02
discussion classes [02] 5 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_05 U_04 W_01 W_02
laboratory classes [03] 20 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work K_06 U_03 U_04 W_01 W_02
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.
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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