14120 - Biomedical Lab Course I - Microbiology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14120
Module Title:Biomedical Lab Course I - Microbiology
  Biomedizinischer Laborkurs I - Mikrobiologie
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Schöne, Kerstin
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

After completing the module, students will know the essential basics of microbiological laboratory practice. Participation in the internship teaches basic techniques of microbiology such as isolation, cultivation and identification of bacteria and fungi. Communication skills are improved by documenting an experiment carried out over several weeks in the form of a scientific publication manuscript. They access information independently via the Internet. Students have learned to organize themselves and to work alone or effectively in groups with a division of labor. They develop an understanding of their roles in the team and take responsibility for themselves and the group.
After completing the module, students are able to think through instructions for experiments and implement them experimentally. They understand the necessary calculations and evaluation methods. They will be able to analyse errors that occur during experiments and recognise and explain deviations from expected results

Contents:
  • Microbiological work
  • Morphology of fungi and bacteria
  • Quantification of microorganisms in habitats
  • Creation of growth curves
  • Natural gene transfer and antibiotics
  • Isolation of microorganisms from a soil sample (complex test)
Recommended Prerequisites:none
Mandatory Prerequisites:Successful completion of
"Introduction to Laboratory Work" (14118)
and "Microbiology" (14105)
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Laboratory training / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • "Brock Biology of Microorganisms" von Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley und David A. Stahl
  • Script
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Self organized Lab work: 30%
  • Experiment preparation (5-6 short written tests a10 min): 25%
  • Preparation of a publication manuscript (5-7 pages) on the complex experiment: 20%
  • Final written exam, 30 minutes, 25%
  • Each part of the course must be passed.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Life Science and International Health / PO 2025
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • Seminar / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Laboratory training / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: