MICROBIOLOGY AND EXERCISES
 
Lectured in 1ste jaar Laboratorium- en voedingstechnologie, Keuze medische laboratoriumtechnologie
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 50.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 175
Studypoints [E] 6
Lecturer Els VAN MECHELEN
Co-lecturers Isabel DE PAUW
Reference GGLVTM01A00096
 
Key words
Microbiology and exercises

Objectives
Theory:
Students get an introduction to the world of microbes ( fungi, bacteria and viruses)
Practice:
They learn to be accurate, to fill in correctly their report, to work under safe lab conditions, to prepare and stain samples of microbes and to work with the microscope

Prerequisites


Topics
Theory:
- Introduction to mycologie ( morphology, cytologie, growth, reproduction)
- Introduction to bacteriologie (morfology, cytology, growth, reproduction)
- Introduction to virology (classification, structure, infection cycle)
Practice:
- Use and the construction of the optical light microscope
- Preparing and staining of fungal and bacterial specimen for slides
- Study of yeast, fungi and bacteria with the light microscope

Teaching Methods
Lectures
Demonstrations
Individual reports

Materials used
Teacher's course
Background information
Scientific & technical literature

Study guidance


Assessment
Oral examination

Study costs


Lecturer(s)
Els VAN MECHELEN

Language
Dutch