Key words
Microbiology, micro organisms
Objectives
In the course microbiology the students are introduced in the microbial world. They gain knowledge and insight regarding the morphology, physiology, nutrition, taxonomy, ecology and control of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and viruses. Moreover they learn to accurately execute microbiological basic techniques. The course is geared towards the industrial, food, environmental and soil microbiology. This course is a preparation for the courses food microbiology and the contained use of micro-organisms in agriculture and horticulture.
Topics
The students get acquainted (in theory and practical) in cytology, physiology and systematics of the bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses and bacteriophages. Attention is also given to the growth kinetica of micro organisms. Moreover physical, chemical and biological sanitation techniques are also discussed. In the theory applications in industrial, food and environmental microbiology are also included. In the practical excercises microscopic and biochemical identification techniques for bacteria, yeasts and fungi are carried out and implemented.
Prerequisites
Final competences of 'General and inorganic chemistry I & II
Knowledge of “Anatomy and morphology of higher plants”, “Plant physiology”, “General zoology” & “Structure & physiology of the animal” is recommended.
Final Objectives
Thourough knowledge concerning micro organisms should be present, e.g.
- Acquaintance of basic knowledge microbiology.
- Being able to describe the properties, significance, growth and kinetics, nutrition demands and detection techniques of micr organisms.
Translating this knowledge in concrete skills in the practical excercises, e.g.
- Have a thourough knowledge of and being able to implement the most important microbiological basis techniques.
- Being able to rapport and communicate regarding the acquired skills, knowledge and scientific experiences.
- Development of the necessary creative and scientifical assertivity to resolve course related problems in team.
- Being able to perform microbiological analyses for an accurate process and product control.
General consequences:
- Have mastered general scientific competences on an advanced level in the area of general microbiology.
Materials used
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Syllabus
Study costs
Cost: 10.0 EUR
Study guidance
Additional information can always be asked
Teaching Methods
Lectures; laboratory excercises
Assessment
Theory: Written examination.
Practicals: permanent evaluation and quotation of the reports.
Lecturer(s)
T. : Kathy MESSENS
E. : Lieve VERMEIREN en Nick DESCHUYFFELEER
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