Advanced microbiology (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Opiskelija osaa
-kuvata soveltavia mikrobiologisia näytteen valmistus-, viljely- ja mikrobien tunnistusmenetelmiä
-suorittaa analyysejä eri näytemateriaaleista käyttäen monipuolisesti erilaisia mikrobiologisia analyysimenetelmiä

Content (course unit)

-soveltavat mikrobiologiset analyysimenetelmät
-laboratorioharjoitukset

Exam schedules

No exam.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The laboratory work and written notebook: 0-5 (60 % of the grade).
Written assignments : 0-5 (40 % of the grade)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Theory, laboratory exercises, lab notes, and assignments. Groupwork, independent work. A written assignment.

Learning materials

Material in Tabula
Recommended reading, e.g.:
Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott's Principles of Microbiology, Mc Graw Hill
Maier, Pepper, Gerba: Environmental microbiology, 3rd ed. Elsevier Academic Press

Student workload

Laboratory work and lectures 40 h. Independent work 41 h.

Content scheduling

In Tabula.

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

Prerequisite: Laboratory course of Microbiology (5O00CE60) or equivalent.
The laboratory work consists mainly of environmental and food microbiology.
Mandatory lectures and laboratory exercises. The course will be held in Finnish.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Assignments not returned or missing.

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

The student knows the basic concepts of environmental and applied microbiology. The student knows the basic principles of the aerobic and anaerobic soil bacteria isolation, cultivation and identification and knows how to make microbiological analyses of different sample matrices with guidance. The student is able to work safely and aseptically in the laboratory and is able to report the experimental results. The student is able to do the written assignment according to the instructions.

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 is able to describe the isolation, cultivation and identification methods used for aerobic and anaerobic soil bacteria and are able to perform microbiological analyses of different sample matrices in self-directed manner, based on written instructions. The student is able to use literature to support the experimental work, and report the experimental findings clearly. The student is able to interpret the results obtained and to evaluate their reliability. The written assignment meets the subject versatilely and contains discussion.

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 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 analyses of different sample matrices in self-directed manner and apply this knowledge in the laboratory work. Student is able to use literature to support the laboratoy work, and is capable of reporting the findings comprehensively. The student is able to interpret the results obtained and to versatively evaluate their reliability and significance. The written assignment meets the subject versatilely and comprehensively and contains reflection and discussion based on literature.