752-4020-00L Experimental Food Microbiology for Biologists
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | M. Schuppler, M. Loessner, Y. Shen |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 12 Prerequisites: It is recommended to attend the course Lebensmittel-Mikrobiologie (752-4005-00L) as a preparation. The course can only be booked via the Biology Student secretariat General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 752-4020-00 G | Expt. Lebensmittelmikrobiologie für Biologen Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Blockkurs im 3. Viertel des Herbstsemesters | 100s hrs | M. Schuppler, M. Loessner, Y. Shen |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Teaching of basic experimental knowledge for detection and identification of microorganisms in food. Practical experiments were accompanied by theoretical introductions. Students become acquainted with classical and state-of-the-art molecular techniques for the rapid detection of food borne pathogens and experiments in dependence on current research topics of the Laboratory of Food Microbiology. |
| Learning objective | Introduction of methods and techniques of food microbiology |
| Content | Teaching of basic experimental knowledge for detection and identification of foodborne pathogens by applying state-of-the-art techniques as well as modern molecular techniques for the rapid identification of relevant foodborne pathogens. |
| Lecture notes | Handouts were provided at the start of the course |
| Literature | - Krämer: "Lebensmittel-Mikrobiologie" (Ulmer; UTB) - Süssmuth et al.: "Mikrobiologisch-Biochemisches Praktikum" (Thieme) |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Important information! During the course we will work with the food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes represents a particular threat to pregnant women. Due to biosafety reasons participation is not allowed in case of pregnancy. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | M. Schuppler, M. Loessner, Y. Shen |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Schriftliche Prüfung am letzten Praktikumstag. Es gilt eine 100%-ige Anwesenheitspflicht. Abmeldung: Wenn Sie sich von einem Kurs, der Ihnen zugeteilt wurde, aus zwingenden Gründen abmelden müssen, melden Sie sich spätestens vier Wochen vor Kursbeginn schriftlich beim Kursverantwortlichen ab, bei Kursen im 1. Viertel gilt eine Abmeldefrist von einer Woche. Zusätzlich muss auch das D-BIOL Studiensekretariat informiert werden (Email-CC an studies@biol.ethz.ch), damit die Belegung gelöscht wird. Ansonsten gilt der Kurs als "nicht-bestanden". |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General | Permission from lecturers required for all students |
| Places | 20 at the most |
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Biology BSc (552300) |
| Waiting list | until 15.10.2021 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Bachelor | Block Courses in 3rd Quarter of the Semester | W |  |