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Course: Microbiology

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Course title Microbiology
Course code CBG/MIKP
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pavelka Jaroslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introdution to microbiology. 2.-4. Structures of prokaryotic cell. 5. Growth and multiplication of bacteria. 6. Ecology of bacteria and cyanophyta. Industrial use of microorganisms and biotechnologies. 7. - 8. Metabolism of prokaryots (phototrophic, chemolithotrophic, chemoorganotrophic bacteria). 9. Genetics of bacteria (genome, transformation, conjugation, transduction, plasmids). 10.- 11. Patogenity and virulency of bacteria. Antibiotics and substances with bacteriostatic properties. 12. Taxonomy of bacteria. 13. Virology (general virology, synopsis of DNA and RNA viruses, prions)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with visual aids
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 13 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
To acquire basic knowledge of molecular biology and cytology
Skills
To know the culture methods in bacteriology and virology
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to understand the problems of bacterial cell cytology, bacteria genetics, to learn the basics of virology and a representative of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses
Skills
To master the basics of bacterial cultivation To master the basics of DNA cloning
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Lecture with visual aids
Practicum
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Practicum
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Skills
Practical exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Practical exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Lékařská mikrobiologie. Praha : Marvil, 1996.
  • Betina, V. a kol. Všeobecná mikrobiológia. Alfa Bratislava, 1977.
  • Kaprálek F. Základy bakteriologie. Karolinum Praha, 1999.
  • Rosypal, S. a kol. Obecná mikrobiologie. SPN Praha, 1981.
  • Schindler J. Mikrobiologie. Grada publishing XLS, 2014. ISBN 9788024747712.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): SS Teacher Training in Biology (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (18) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in Biology (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (19) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (15) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (16) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025