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:
  • Dr. rer. nat. habil. Rödiger, Stefan
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. Students answer research questions in the field of cell and molecular biology independently by planning, carrying out and evaluating experiments using specific working techniques. 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 and can evaluate results statistically. They will be able to analyse errors that occur during experiments and recognise and explain deviations from expected results
Contents:
  • Microbiological work
  • Microscopic techniques
  • Morphology of fungi and bacteria
  • Quantification of microorganisms in habitats
  • Creation of growth curves
  • Bacterial viruses
  • Growth inhibition
  • Metabolic tests for identifying microorganisms
  • Natural gene transfer
  • 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:
  • "Molecular Microbiology Laboratory: A Writing-Intensive Course" by Bruce Geller and Katherine Field. This e-book focuses on molecular microbiology techniques and emphasizes scientific writing skills, which can be valuable for students learning to document their lab work.
  • further required material will be provided (like a script for the experiments)
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerequisite:
  • successful completion of the occupational safety instruction, submission of the report on the experiments carried out during the laboratory training (30-40 pages), ungraded
Final Modul Examination:
  • Written exam 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: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:
  • no assignment