Microbiology Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2015

Module name: Microbiology
Module code: 1BT_19
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2015
Semester: winter semester 2016/2017
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Description:
The aim of the course is to provide student with knowledge including the structure and function of prokaryotic cells. It presents the principles of microbial metabolism and metabolic diversity as well as certain microbial metabolites, such as toxins and antibiotics. The course also provides information on interactions between microorganisms, plants and animals as well as the impact of environmental factors on the growth and activity of microorganisms. The module presents the mechanisms that enable bacteria to survive in extreme environments; describes the microflora of soil, water and air. This module introduces techniques that are applied in the microbiological laboratory. The laboratories present students how to perform staining procedures of bacteria and their microscopic observations. It teaches the analysis and interpretation of results obtained by the experiments.
Prerequisites:
The knowledge of chemistry and biology at the high school level
Key reading:
see syllabus compulsory reading
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]
Student knows the place of procaryota among all living organisms and the basic bacterial classification [1BT_19_01]
 1BT_W09 [5/5]
Student is familiar with structural elements of prokaryotic cells and can distinguish differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells [1BT_19_02]
 1BT_W09 [4/5] 1BT_W10 [4/5]
Student is familiar with structural elements of prokaryotic cells and can distinguish differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells [1BT_19_03]
 1BT_W09 [4/5] 1BT_W11 [4/5]
Student is able to explain interactions between microorganisms, as well as microorganisms and plants or animals [1BT_19_04]
 1BT_W11 [5/5]
Student can assess the influence of physico-chemical properties of the environment on microbial growth and activity [1BT_19_05]
 1BT_W06 [5/5]
Student employs elementary techniques, routinely utilized in microbiological laboratory [1BT_19_06]
 1BT_U01 [5/5]
Student is able to perform staining of microbial samples (yeast, bacteria) and manages microscopic observations [1BT_19_07]
 1BT_K06 [5/5]
Student feels responsible for the microscopes and all the laboratory hardware that he uses [1BT_19_08]
 1BT_K03 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [1BT_19_w01]
The written test performed to check the level of understanding and knowledge after individual blocks, corresponding to separate topics
 1BT_19_01 1BT_19_02 1BT_19_03 1BT_19_04 1BT_19_05
Continuous assessment of practical skills [1BT_19_w02]
The current assessment of exercises performed during laboratory – skills in staining of bacterial and fungal cells, observations of samples under the microscope, culturing microorganisms on various media, isolation of microorganisms from various environments
 1BT_19_06 1BT_19_07 1BT_19_08
Written exam [1BT_19_w03]
A comprehensive test of the knowledge within the scope defined by the lecturer and based on the recommended textbooks Students are obliged to pass laboratory classes prior to examination
1BT_19_01 1BT_19_02 1BT_19_03 1BT_19_04 1BT_19_05
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_19_fs01]
Lecture on microbiology using audio-visual methods including videos (if applicable)
 30
work with textbooks
 30 Written exam [1BT_19_w03]
laboratory classes [1BT_19_fs02]
Work under supervision of teacher – sample preparations, observations of stained samples of bacteria and yeasts doing experiments according to protocols; documentation, discussion and analysis of obtained results
 60
Assimilation of the knowledge obtained during the lectures, working with textbooks, taking notes from microscopic observations, explanation of the results obtained during laboratory classes; Preparation for laboratory exercises using the recommended literature and Internet sources, self-performing the exercises from the virtual laboratory and drawing up an appropriate protocol to show the teacher, completing reports initiated during the exercise
40 Test [1BT_19_w01] Continuous assessment of practical skills [1BT_19_w02]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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