Basic principles of the handling of microorganisms (MO) - Detection of MO in the environment - Morphology and diagnostics of MO - Morphology and physiology of fungi - Antimicrobial agents - Microbial genetics - Bacterial physiology and interactions - Microbial pest control
Learning objective
The students are familiar with the laboratory work with microorganisms. Specific emphasis is put on the isolation and maintenance of pure cultures and the required hygiene measures. The students know the clinical and ecological importance of microorganisms.
Content
In an introductory part students are made familiar with the handling and cultivation of microorganisms (MO). Afterwards, the students detect MO in the environment and use MO for the conservation of food. This part is then followed by a practical introduction on routine diagnostics of MO and experiments with antimicrobial agents. On simple experiments, the students experience the interaction of of MO with higher organisms - the common topic of all research groups at the Institute of Microbiology. Some simple experiments demonstrate the importance of MO in molecular genetics. The course ends with a short introduction into the fungi and an example of applied microbiology i.e. an experiment on microbial pest control.
Lecture notes
A detailled script of approx. 100 pp. and other relevant documents are available at Moodle at latest 1 week before the beginning of the practical course.
Literature
Recommended literature (facultative): -Allgemeine Mikrobiologie by Georg Fuchs and Hans G. Schlegel, Thieme-Verlag, 9. Auflage 2014 -Taschenlehrbuch Biologie: Mikrobiologie by Katharina Munk, Thieme Verlag, 2008 -Brock Mikrobiologie kompakt von Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, David A. Stahl and David P. Clark, Pearson Verlag, 13. Auflage 2015
Prerequisites / Notice
Performance of the students in this practical course is controlled by:
1. Attendance of all 7 course days 2. Handing in of written reports to selected experiments (in groups of 2 students) 3. Preparation of a poster to a selected topic of Microbiology (in groups of 4 students)
Participating doctoral students who collect credit points during their thesis are examined in a 30-minute oral exam at the end of the course.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
fostered
Techniques and Technologies
fostered
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
assessed
Decision-making
assessed
Media and Digital Technologies
assessed
Problem-solving
assessed
Project Management
assessed
Social Competencies
Communication
assessed
Cooperation and Teamwork
assessed
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
fostered
Creative Thinking
assessed
Critical Thinking
assessed
Integrity and Work Ethics
assessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection
assessed
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course