740363A Microbiology, 6 ECTS cr
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740363A |
Validity |
01.01.1950 -
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Name |
Microbiology |
Abbreviation |
Microbiology |
Scope | 6 ECTS cr |
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Type | Intermediate Studies |
Discipline | 3254 Biochemistry |
Type | Course |
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Grading | 1 - 5, pass, fail |
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Preceding studies |
all these courses/examinations
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740143P Biomolecules for Biochemists |
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740144P Biochemical Methodologies I |
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Unit |
Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
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Teachers
Description
ECTS Credits |
6 credits |
Language of instruction |
English |
Timing |
B.Sc. yr1 spring |
Learning outcomes |
Upon successful completion students are able to:
- define the typical features of bacteria, archaea, fungi and virus and explane the diversity of different groups of microorganisms
- explain the basic aspects of microbial metabolism
- understand the basics of microbial growth, enrichment, culture and growth control both in the environment and in contained culture
- explain the essential roles of microorganisms in our environment
- apply their knowledge for the growth and its control of standard laboratory microorganisms
- have a basic understanding of the industrial use of microorganisms or microbial compounds.
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Contents |
This module is an introduction to general and applied microbiology and consists of lecture and laboratory exercises. In the lectures, the diversity and classification of microorganisms, especially bacteria will be introduced. Further topics are the structure and function of the prokaryotic cell, bacterial growth, metabolism and physiology, the importance of bacteria in different ecosystems as well as the industrial use of bacteria. The exercises introduce basic microbiological methods and techniques for the aseptic work. These include culture on solid and in liquid media, transfer of bacteria by streaking or spreading, the use of dilution and enrichment techniques, the inhibition of bacterial growth, measurement of bacterial growth and death, and finally the basics of transformation and bacteriophage infection and its use in molecular biology. Attendance at practical course is obligatory. |
Mode of delivery |
Face to face teaching |
Learning activities and teaching methods |
24 hours lecture and 60 hours laboratory exercises |
Target group |
Major students |
Prerequisites and co-requisites |
Biomolecules for Biochemists and Biochemical methodologies I |
Recommended optional programme components |
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Recommended or required reading |
M. Salkinoja-Salonen (ed.) (2002) Mikrobiologian perusteita, Helsingin yliopisto; Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Paul V. Dunlap, and David P. Clark Parker (2010) Brock biology of microorganisms, 12th ed. Prentice Hall International. Microbiology laboratory exercises, Dept. Biochemistry (2010). |
Assessment methods and criteria |
Continuous assessment (home works, lab reports), final exam
Read more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage. |
Grading |
1-5/fail |
Person responsible |
Helmut Pospiech |
Working life cooperation |
No |
Other information |
Location of instruction: Lectures: Linnanmaa, laboratory: Kontinkangas |
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Additional data in the course catalogue FBMM - Courses in English for exchange students, Biochemistry
EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Attendance to laboratory part is possible it there are space (degree students have a privilege). |
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Current and future instruction
Future examinations