BENA2002 Microbiology (3 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
Structural, physiological and genetic diversity of Bacteria and Archaea, and their interactions with human beings and the environment. Identification and classification of microbes using molecular tools. Diagnostics, pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance.
Learning outcomes
After the course student
· can identify the basic structural properties of Bacteria and Archaea
· knows the means how Bacteria can divide, move and get energy
· understands the main methods to identify and classify microbes
· understands the importance of microbes in regulating the atmospheric gases and many natural processes
· knows the basics of carbon and nitrogen cycles
· recognizes the role of microbes as pathogens and understands the causes of antibiotic resistance
Description of prerequisites
BENP1003 Cellular life
Study materials
Lectures in optima
Literature
- 1) Madigan et al. (2017, 15. painos). Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Pearson. Kappaleet 1, 2, 3, 5, 14 (s. 428-428), 19, 20 (s. 651-669), 21, 24 (s. 777-790), 25, 28 (s. 866-876 ja 888-901), ISBN 10: 1-292-23510-1
- 2) Kirchman David L. (2012) Processes in Microbial Ecology. Oxford University Press. Kappale 5 (s. 79-98), ISBN 978-0-19-958693-6
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish