752-4003-00L Practical Course in Microbiology
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Lecturers | M. Künzler |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Abstract | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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