Module: Microbial communities (4613-210)

Persons:

• Dr. Amélia Camarinha da Silva (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Biology (from WS 18/19 on) (Bachelor, since 01.04.2018)
  6. Semester, semi-elective

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

Written exam (100%)

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

In the lectures, students are introduced to the biology of microorganisms with a focus on bacteria, archaea and protozoa. The module will cover the microbial cell structure and function, diversity, physiology and ecology. In addition, references to bacterial communities are established.\r\nThe practical course covers the basics of microbiology with a focus on culturing, plating, bacterial characterization and PCR technique.\r\n

Key competences:

Through the lectures and exam preparation the students learn how to acquire and structure knowledge and information and to have a critical and analytical thinking. During the practical course the students will have the opportunity to implement what they have learned in the lectures, to work independently in the laboratory and to improve their skills in critical thinking and problem solving.

Comments:

Registration of the participation is required and has to be made at ILIAS.

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