Industrial microbiology Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Industrial microbiology
Module code: 1BT_23_31
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module presents specialist knowledge in the field of industrial microbiology. Familiarizes the student with the use of microorganisms for the production of both food and non-food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical materials. It gives knowledge about the biosynthesis of biologically active compounds on an industrial scale, as well as the microbiological and technological basis for the production of ethanol and organic acids. He acquaints with the possibilities of microbiological technological disturbances and damage to various industrial products. In the self-conducted experiments, the student learns the characteristics of industrially useful microorganisms, conducts experiments enabling the production of organic acids using industrial methods. Through the analysis, comparison and discussion of the obtained results, it verifies the existing and acquired knowledge, skills and competences.
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]
Describes and understands the importance and use of microorganisms in various fields of industrial microbiology and has knowledge in the field of obtaining products on an industrial scale [AM01]
 1BT_W02 [5/5] 1BT_W06 [3/5] 1BT_W08 [5/5]
Plans research on obtaining and improving microorganisms of industrial importance and demonstrates knowledge of modern techniques used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries [AM02]
 1BT_W05 [3/5] 1BT_W06 [5/5] 1BT_W09 [3/5]
Is able to use advanced research techniques to conduct experiments related to industrially useful microorganisms [AM03]
 1BT_U02 [2/5] 1BT_U03 [3/5] 1BT_U05 [4/5]
Systematically updates and completes his knowledge in the field of the latest achievements in the field of industrial microbiology. He can properly assess its practical application. [AM04]
 1BT_K02 [3/5] 1BT_K03 [5/5] 1BT_K05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work AM01 AM02
laboratory classes [Lab] 45 Description [a03] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work AM01 AM02 AM03 AM04
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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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