Laboratory Course in Microbiology (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the student
• works aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory
• utilizes the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the microbiology laboratory
• prepares and sterilizes culture media
• cultures microbiological samples and identifies microbes using common methods
• documents and reports the laboratory work according to instructions

Prerequisites (course unit)

Microbiology

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to prepare and sterilize culture media, to culture microbes using the most common techniques, and perform the most common microbial identification tests under supervision. Students are able to document and report the results according to instructions.

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media. Student is able to culture microbes using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following written instructions. The student is able to interpret the results. Students are able to document and report the results in accordance with the instructions. The student is able to plan his work in the laboratory.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media, as well as culture microbes using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following and applying written guidelines. The student is able to interpret the results independently. The student is able to report the results in accordance with the instructions. He is able to reflect on and evaluate the results, their reliability and the importance in comprehensive and versatile manner. The student is capable of working in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus, raportti, laboratoriotyöskentely

Learning materials

Moodlen materiaali.
Oheismateriaalina esim.
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual / James G. Cappuccino, Natalie Sherman.
Collins and Lyne's Microbiological Methods / C.H. Collins et al.
Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook / B.P. Dey et al.

Content scheduling

Opintojakson alussa: töiden läpikäynti, ryhmien ja töiden jako ja yleinen ohjeistus laboratoriotyöskentelyyn. Kasvatusalustojen valmistus ja harjoitustyöt laboratoriossa. Työselostusten laadinta harjoitustöistä.

Further information

Esitiedot: Laboratoriotekniikan koulutuksen mikrobiologian teoriakurssi tai vastaava. Teoriakurssi on oltava hyväksytysti suoritettuna ennen laboratoriokurssin alkua.
Kurssilla on läsnäolovelvoite kaikkina kyseisen ryhmän opetuskertoina. Mahdolliset poissaolot ilmoitetaan etukäteen opettajille ja työparille, ja niiden korvaamisesta sovitaan opettajien kanssa.