Content (Syllabus outline)
Introduction to microbiology, short overview of the history of major discoveries in microbiology, basic classification of microorganisms, structure of microbial cell, basics in microbial metabolism, microbial growth and growth media, sterilisation, aseptic technique, isolation of bacteria from environmental samples, storage of microorganisms, basic information on microbial diversity , influence of physicochemical parameters on microbial growth, introduction to pathogens, introduction to gene structure, transcription, translation and replication in E. coli.
Prerequisites
Requirements for enrolment:
Enrollment in the Biotechnology program (BSc).
Terms of Prerequisites:
Practical examination (colloquium):
presence at practicals
Exam:
practical examination (colloquium)
seminar presentation