Enrollment year
2021/2022
Academic discipline
BIO/19 (GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY "LAZZARO SPALLANZANI"
Course
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
2nd semester (01/03/2023 - 15/06/2023)
Lesson hours
72 lesson hours
Activity type
WRITTEN TEST
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Biochemistry and Genetics
Learning outcomes
To offer basic knowledges of the microbial world necessary to study several aspects of applied microbiology in other courses. In particular, to offer knowledge and skills in areas of structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, metabolic strategies and ecology of microorganisms.
The expected learning outcomes are as follows:
- Knowledge of the structure of microorganisms, in particular of bacteria and Archaea, and understanding of their internal organization, through the study of the peculiar characteristics of the prokaryotic cell.
- Knowledge of the specific language for the description of microorganisms.
Course contents
The history and scope of Microbiology. Prokaryotic cell structure and function. The study of microbial structure: microscopy and specimen preparation. Microbial nutrition, growth and control. Microbial metabolism: energy, enzymes and regulation; energy release and conservation; fermentation, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, bacterial photosynthesis. Microbial molecular biology and genetics: gene expression and regulation; microbial recombination and transduction; plasmids. The viruses: introduction and general characteristics; bacteriophages; viruses of eukaryotes. Control of microorganisms: sterilization and disinfection; antimicrobial chemotherapy. Microbial taxonomy. The most important prokaryotic groups. The Archaea.
Teaching methods
The course is based on lectures, with the help of video projections.
Power Point presentations are used for the lessons, made available to students in the section dedicated to teaching on the KIRO platform. There are no practical exercises or laboratory activities.
Reccomended or required readings
- Dehò G, Galli E - Biologia dei microrganismi - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2014, 2018.
- Madigan MT, Martinko JM, DA Stahl, DP Clark - Brock Biologia dei Microrganismi – Microbiologia generale, ambientale e industriale. Pearson Italia, 2012, 2022.
Assessment methods
The learning test is always in written form, with 8 open questions aimed at verifying the study and knowledge of the subject. The evaluation will take into account the use of an appropriate scientific language. The exam will last two hours.
Further information
The learning test is always in written form, with 8 open questions aimed at verifying the study and knowledge of the subject. The evaluation will take into account the use of an appropriate scientific language. The exam will last two hours.
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030
Some of the topics in this course are in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular with Goal 3. Ensuring health and well-being for all and for all ages.
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