Advanced Microbiology (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-is able to describe methods for sample preparation, culture and microbial identification in applied microbiology
-is able to conduct analyses from different sample materials using different microbiological analysis methods

Content (course unit)

-analysis methods of applied microbiology
-laboratory work

Prerequisites (course unit)

Microbiology (5O00CE57) and Laboratory Course in Microbiology (5O00CE60) or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can define the key concepts of the environmental and applied microbiology. The student can describe the isolation, cultivation and identification methods used for aerobic and anaerobic microbes and is able to perform microbiological analyses of different sample matrices in self-directed manner, based on written instructions. The student can use literature to support the experimental work and report the experimental findings clearly. The student can interpret the results obtained and to evaluate their reliability. The written assignment meets the subject in a versatile way with a discussion. The student can work in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

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 microbes. Student is able to conduct microbiological analyses of different sample matrices in a self-directed manner and apply this knowledge in the laboratory work. Student is able to use literature to support the laboratory work and is capable of reporting the findings comprehensively. The student is able to interpret the results obtained and to evaluate their reliability and significance in a versatile manner. The written assignment meets the subject in various ways and comprehensively, and contains reflection and discussion based on literature. The student can work in a group of a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The laboratory work and reporting: 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. Group work, 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

A 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 are insufficient.

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.