Study Guide

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.