MICROBIOLOGY AND EXERCISES
 
Lectured in 1st year Laboratory and food technology Optional course medical laboratory technology
1ste jaar Laboratorium- en voedingstechnologie
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 50.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 175
Studypoints [E] 6
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer 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

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

Prerequisites


Final Objectives


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

Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures
Demonstrations
Individual reports

Assessment
Oral examination

Lecturer(s)
Els VAN MECHELEN