Key words
Microbiology
Objectives
A basic approach to the world of micro-organisms. It concerns the knowledge and understanding of morphology, physiology and taxonomy of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and viruses, including the accurate use of the main microbiological techniques.
Topics
Theory :
- The bacteria : cytology, physiology, taxonomy, ecology...
- The fungi : cytology, physiology, reproduction, taxonomy, ecology...
- The viruses : structure, taxonomy, ecology.
- Nutrition, microbial growth and growth kinetics.
- Physical, chemical and biological control measures.
- Immunology and pathogenicity.
- Applied microbiology : introduction to soil microbiology. Interrelations microbiota- soil, plant and animal.
Exercises :
- Basics of practical microbiology : microscopy, transferring and cultivation of micro-organisms, pour plate technique, MPN, membrane filtration, enrichment...
- Qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis of water, air, soil, compost and biofertilizers.
- Strategics for the identification of bacteria, fungi, yeasts.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry.
Final Objectives
Materials used
- teacher's course - background information
- scientific & technical literature
Study costs
± 12,5 Euro
Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.
Teaching Methods
- lectures - demonstrations - case studies - exercises - individual reports
- home study
Assessment
- Scoring system :
written tests - others : combination of written and oral examination
Lecturer(s)
Christiaan VLERICK
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