Basic microbiology 2600-S1-CM-PMK

The course is conducted in the form of lectures and a laboratory.

Lecture: The content of the course aims to present microbiology as a basic applied biological science of great importance in human activity and health. The differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes are emphasized. Issues include the morphological and functional diversity of bacteria. The anabolic and catabolic processes of bacteria are discussed. The genetics of bacteria and ways of bacterial variation are presented. The problem of drug resistance of bacteria is also discussed, related to their structure, metabolic activity and genetic variability. Biosafety is also discussed.

Laboratory: Microbiological laboratory equipment. Safety of work with microorganisms, work in aseptic conditions. Sterilization methods. Principles of microscopy in microbiology. Measurement of the size of bacteria and yeast cells. Bacterial morphology. Structure of a prokaryotic cell - staining. Direct and indirect methods of determining the number of microorganisms. Methods of isolation, purification and cultivation of bacterial cultures. The influence of physical and chemical factors on bacteria. Physiological properties of bacteria. Mutual interaction of microorganisms. Antibiogram. Bacteriophages as an example of direct interaction between microorganisms.

Term 2024/25L:

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Term 2025/26L:

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Total student workload

Total input 75h (3 ECTS): Hours realized with the participation of teachers 50h: - 10h lecture - 30h laboratory - 10h consultations Time required to prepare and participate in the assessment process 25h: - 10h individual student work related to the written credit for the subject - 15h preparation for practical classes and the written credit for the classes

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: has advanced knowledge in the field of microbiology used in research and describes the basic biological phenomena occurring in a prokaryotic cell - K_W03 W2: knows the theoretical and practical aspects of methods, techniques and research tools used in the analysis of microbiological material - K_W04 W3: knows the basic methods of analysis of biologically active compounds isolated from microorganisms - K_W05 W4: defines the concepts and explains the interactions between microorganisms and the influence of microorganisms on human life and health - K_W08 W5: has knowledge of the rules and principles of safe work in the laboratory and the rules of asepsis - K_W09 W6: knows Polish and foreign literature in the field of microbiology - K_W10 W7: has the knowledge to understand the basic relationships between microorganisms, humans and the environment - K_W11

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: can analyze and solve problems related to working with microbiological material - K_U01 U2: can use basic knowledge of biological and chemical sciences in microbiological research, describes the basic phenomena occurring in a prokaryotic cell - K_U03 U3: can plan an experiment, use adequate apparatus, conduct an analysis and draw correct conclusions - K_U04 U4: applies the basic analytical methods used in microbiology and is able to develop experimental results, critically assessing their credibility - K_U05 U5: can describe and present microbiological issues, using a specialist language - K_U08 U6:: understand and evaluate the potential threats or positive effects for human health and life, resulting from the presence of microorganisms in the environment - K_U10

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: understands the need for continuous deepening and updating of knowledge in the field of microbiology - K_K01 K2: can organize and coordinate his own work with the work of the team, strives to carry out the assigned tasks - K_K02 K3: knows and observes the principles of safe work, is able to assess the risk to human health and the environment - K_K05 K4: understands the ethical and social aspects of the use of knowledge and skills in practice - K_K06

Teaching methods

Teaching methods providing: conventional lecture, talk, description Teaching methods exposing: demonstration Teaching methods searching: laboratory, observation, experience

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- discussion
- description
- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- observation
- experimental
- laboratory

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

not required

Course coordinators

Dariusz Laskowski

Assessment criteria

Lecture – examination - W03, W05, W08, W09, W10, W11, U03, U08, U10

Laboratory - colloquium - W03, W04, W05, W08, W09, W11, U01, U03, U04, U05, U08, U10
Activity - K01, K02, K05, K06

55-65% satisfactory,> 65-75% sufficient plus,> 75-85% good,> 85-95% good plus,> 95% very good

Passing the laboratory is a condition for taking the exam

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

requested reading for the course:
1. Kunicki-Goldfinger W.J.H.: "Życie bakterii", Wyd. VII, (zmien.), Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, W-wa, 2008
2. Schlegel H.G.: "Mikrobiologia ogólna" (tłum. z niem.), Wyd.II (popr.), Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, W-wa, 2008
3. Singelton P., "Bakterie w biologii, biotechnologii i w medycynie" (tłum. z ang.). Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2000

recommended reading for the course:
4. Baj J., Markiewicz Z.: "Biologia molekularna bakterii", Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, W-wa, 2006

Term 2024/25L:

As in the "Basic information about the item" section

Term 2025/26L:

As in the "Basic information about the item" section

Additional information

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