MicrobiologyLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5O00EW30
Credits
3 op
Objectives
Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods
Content
- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 03.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Tuuli Välineva
Person in charge
Eeva-Leena Tuominen
Groups
-
23LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods
Content (course unit)
- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 31.08.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 01.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Marita Hiipakka
Person in charge
Eeva-Leena Tuominen
Groups
-
23LATELAB
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods
Content (course unit)
- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.
Exam schedules
Two midterm exams, announced at the first lesson of the course. It is also possible to take the exam in one go, the day will be nnounced at the first lesson.
Retake exams in Exam.
The microbiology theory course (5O00EW30 Microbiology) or equivalent is a prerequisite for the microbiology laboratory work course (5O00EW31 Microbiology laboratory work) in the 2nd period.
Assessment methods and criteria
Passed midterm exams 1 and 2/final exam, passed Moodle assignments and weekly assignments.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact lessons (distant learning), independent studying, class and homework, Moodle assignments and weekly assignments, midterm exams/final exam.
Learning materials
Material in Moodle.
As additional materials, general microbiology textbooks may be used, e.g.
- Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton, Prescott: Prescott's Principles of Microbiology, McGraw-Hill
- Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott's Microbiology, McGraw-Hill
- Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott, Harley, and Klein's Microbiology, McGraw-Hill
- Bauman: Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Pearson
- Madigan, Bender, Buckley, Sattley, and Stahl: Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Pearson
- Tortora, Funke, Case: Microbiology. An Introduction, Pearson
Student workload
Distant teaching 30 h. Independent study approx. 50 h.
Content scheduling
In Moodle.
Completion alternatives
Credit Transfer.
Further information
The microbiology theory course (5O00EW30 Microbiology) or equivalent is a prerequisite for the microbiology laboratory work course (5O00EW31 Microbiology laboratory work) in the 2nd period.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Failed assignments or midterm exams/final exam or if mandatory assignments are missing.
Enrolment period
14.12.2022 - 17.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 03.03.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Marita Hiipakka
Person in charge
Marita Hiipakka
Groups
-
22LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods
Content (course unit)
- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.
Assessment scale
0-5