Bi8555 Environmental microbiology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Ludmila Tvrzová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Ludmila Tvrzová, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Ludmila Tvrzová, Ph.D.
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
At the end of the course students should be able to:
explain mechanisms of microbial activity in different kinds of environment (soil, water, air, extreme environment);
correlate anthropogenic activities and microbial communities;
describe biotechnological applications of microorganisms;
compare various methods of environmental microbiology.
Syllabus
  • Introduction in environmental microbiology; Microorganisms in the environment (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa); Terrestrial environments; Aeromicrobiology; Aquatic environments; Extreme environments; Biogeochemical cycles and their influence on the environment; Biodeterioration; Microorganisms and organic pollutants; Microorganisms and anorganic pollutants; Microorganisms in sewage treatment; Microorganisms in agriculture; Methods of environmental microbiology (microskopic, physiological, imunological, DNA-based); Environmental sample processing; Indicator microorganisms;
Literature
  • Encyclopedia of Environmental Microbiology, John Wiley and Sons, 2005
  • MAIER, Raina M., Ian L. PEPPER and Charles P. GERBA. Environmental microbiology. San Diego: Academic Press, 2000, xix, 585. ISBN 0124975704. info
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods
Oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, spring 2012 - acreditation.