Course: Laboratory Practicals of Microbiology

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Course title Laboratory Practicals of Microbiology
Course code KCB/MIKCV
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Frébortová Jitka, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Vylíčilová Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hönig Martin, Mgr.
  • Janovská Lucie, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Laboratory course consists of several thematic parts: 1. Safety in microbiological laboratory. 2. Preparation of cultivation media and sterile tools. 3. Cultivation and morphology of microorganisms. 4. Aseptic technique and methods for isolation of microorganisms. 5. Determination of the number of microorganisms. 6. Influence of various factors on microbial growth. 7. Physical and chemical methods of microbial growth control. 8. Microscopic examination of microorganisms. 9. Principles of bacterial identification. 10. Eukaryotic microorganisms. 11. Presence and analysis of microorganisms in water and soil. 12. Microorganisms in food.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Observation, Demonstration, Laboratory Work
  • Attendace - 40 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of this course is to teach students basic microbiological techniques and to show them the importance of microorganisms in nature and in daily life.
Ability to apply fundamental microbiological techniques.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

100% attendance on practice, write laboratory reports, obtain minimum 85% points in report evaluation and 60% points in control tests.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
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