Microbiology II (3 cr)

Content (course unit)

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students will enhance their knowledge in the different subareas of microbiology, e.g. environmental or clinical microbiology

Course contents
Students will independently familiarize themselves with the area of microbiology they have selected by means of literature and complete an independent assignment on a subject of their choice or participate in the lectures of clinical microbiology in the Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science.

Teaching methods
-laboratory exercises
-written assignments

Assessment methods
Written assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises and reports on them

Prerequisites
Microbiology 1

Required/Recommended reading
lecture notes
Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott's Principles of Microbiology, Mc Graw Hill
Maier, Pepper, Gerba: Environmental microbiology, 2nd ed. Elsevier Academic Press
Huovinen (toim.): Mikrobiologia ja infektiosairaudet. Kirjat I ja II. Duodecim. Gummerus Kirjapaino.

Name of lecturer(s)
Ms Tuuli Välineva

Year of study
Second or third year

Semester
Spring semester, period 2. Every second year.

Language of instruction
Finnish

Exam schedules

no exam

Assessment methods and criteria

1. The laboratory work and report : 0-5 (50 % of the grade ) .
2. Written assignments : 0-5 (50 % of the grade )

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

laboratory exercises and report
written assignments

Learning materials

Teacher's material
Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott's Principles of Microbiology, Mc Graw Hill
Maier, Pepper, Gerba: Environmental microbiology, 2nd ed. Elsevier Academic Press

Student workload

Laboratory work 26 h. Independent work 54 h.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student understands the basic concepts of environmental and applied microbiology. The student knows the basics of microbial ecology, and understands microbial activity of the waters and soils on basic level. The student knows the basic principles of the aerobic and anaerobic soil bacteria isolation, cultivation and identification and knows how to make microbiological analyzes of environmental samples with guidance. Students are able to report their findings clearly.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can define the key concepts of the environmental and applied microbiology. The student knows the basics of microbial ecology, and is able to describe water and soil microbial activity. The student is able to describe the isolation, cultivation and identification methods used for aerobic and anaerobic soil bacteria and are able to perform microbiological analyzes of environmental samples in self-directed manner, based on written instructions. Student is able to use literature to support their work, and report his findings clearly. The student is able to interpret the results obtained and to evaluate their reliability.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can define the key concepts of the environmental and applied microbiology. The student knows the basics of microbial ecology, and is able to describe water and soil microbial activity comprehensively. Student is able to explain the isolation, cultivation and identification methods used for aerobic and anaerobic soil bacteria. Student is able to do microbiological analyzes of environmental samples in self-directed manner and apply his knowledge in lab work. Student is able to use literature to support the lab work , and report the findings comprehensively. The student is able to interpret the results obtained and to versatively evaluate their reliability and significance.