Bi4095en Microbiology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. Ing. Tomáš Vítěz, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ivan Kushkevych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Thu 8:00–9:50 E25/209
Prerequisites
(! Bi5710 Microbiology ) && (! Bi4090 General microbiology ) && (! Bi2060 Basic microbiology ) && !NOWANY( Bi5710 Microbiology , Bi4090 General microbiology , Bi2060 Basic microbiology )
biology and chemistry - high school level
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of: basic groups of microorganisms - viruses, bacteria, Archaea, Fungi; structure and function of virion; the structure and function of prokaryotic cells; differences in bacterial and archaeal cell constructions; eukaryotic microorganisms; growth and multiplication of microorganisms; nutrition of microorganisms; energy metabolism of chemothophs and chemolitothrops; phototrophic microorganisms; fundamentals of genetics and molecular biology of microorganisms; microbial communities; the importance of microorganisms in the environment; industrial use of microorganisms; the most important taxonomic groups of bacteria, archaea and fungi; microorganisms as agents of infectious diseases.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to understand the fundamental aspects of: 1) structure and function of prokaryotes and microbial eukaryotes; 2) interactions among microorganisms and between microbes and other organisms and the environment; 3) significance of microbes in evolution, environment, health and disease; 4) application of microorganisms in biotechnology.
Syllabus
  • 1. Microbial world (introduction and historical perspective)
  • 2. The importance of microorganisms (C, N, S cycles, human and useful microorganisms, human and diseases)
  • 3. Identification of microorganisms (phenotyphic, immunological, genotypic methods)
  • 4. Microbial structure and physiology, microbial growth and environmental factors
  • 5. Bacterial genetics
  • 6. Wastewater microbiology (wastewater and sewage treatment, drinking water purification)
  • 7. General characteristic of metabolism.
  • 8. Fermentation and its application
  • 9. Aerobic respiration
  • 10. Anaerobic respiration
  • 11. Bacterial photosynthesis
  • 12. Application of microorganisms in the industry and medicine
Literature
    required literature
  • PARIJA, Subhash Chandra. Textbook of Microbiology and Immunology. India: Elsevier, 2014, 641 pp. ISBN 978-81-312-2810-4. URL info
  • KUMAR, Surinder. Textbook of microbiology. 1st ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2012, xix, 784. ISBN 9789350255100. info
    recommended literature
  • GOLDMAN, Emanuel and Lorrence H GREEN. Practical Handbook of Microbiology. CRC Press, 2015, 1055 pp. ISBN 978-1-4665-8739-7. info
  • Molecular microbiology : diagnostic principles and practice. Edited by David H. Persing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: ASM Press, 2011, xvi, 936. ISBN 9781555814977. info
  • YOUSEF, Ahmed E. and Carolyn CARLSTROM. Food Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual. 2003, 288 pp. ISBN 978-0-471-39105-0. info
  • PEPPER, Ian L., Charles P. GERBA and Jeffrey W. BRENDECKE. Environmental microbiology : a laboratory manual. San Diego: Academic Press, 1995, xvi, 175. ISBN 0125506554. info
Teaching methods
Lecture - Power Point presentations
Assessment methods
Written examination
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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