14105 - Microbiology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14105
Module Title:Microbiology
  Mikrobiologie
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Stahmann, Klaus-Peter
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After completing the module, students have an overview of the basics of microbiology. They have knowledge of the structure, lifestyle and interactions of the three groups of microorganisms: Bacteria, Archaea and Fungi, as well as the basics of virology and the importance of microorganisms in nature and society.
The lecture specifically teaches and promotes scientific language skills. Through active participation, students have the opportunity to reflect on the teaching content they have already learned and to optimize their learning strategies. After completing the module, students will be able to explain and apply the scientific principles (including partial specialisations) of microbiology and will have acquired specialist knowledge, skills in self-organisation and communication skills.
Contents:
  • Starting from cell chemistry and the cell as the basic unit of all organisms, the properties of pro- and eukaryotic cells are demonstrated using the example of bacteria, archaea and fungi.
  • The treatment of the living conditions of microorganisms creates the conditions for targeted handling in the laboratory, under technical conditions and in everyday life. The role of viruses as non-cellular particles made of structured biomolecules in the context of known and new infectious diseases as well as molecular biotechnology is worked out.
  • Selected examples of the technical use of microorganisms provide an insight and outlook into current and future areas of work in microbial biotechnology.
Recommended Prerequisites:Modul 14103 - General Biology
Mandatory Prerequisites:
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • "Microbiology: An Evolving Science" by Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, and David Stahl - A comprehensive textbook covering the principles and applications of microbiology.
  • "Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual" by Michael J. Leboffe and Burton E. Sobel - A practical manual for microbiology laboratory courses, covering techniques and procedures.
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Written Examination 120 min
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:Start from summer semester 2026!
Module Components:Seminar/ 4 SWS
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment