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Microbiology, 6 ECTS credits.
/Mikrobiologi/
For:
Bio
KeBi
TB
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 62
Rec. self-study hours: 98
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology, Chemical biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
After completing the course the student should be able to
- describe the structure , metabolism , nutritional requirements and growth of the prokaryotic cells : bacteria, archaea
- describe the structure and life cycles of viruses
- describe the genetic exchange between bacteria
- explain prokaryotic cells ecology, including the understanding of their significance both in nature and in medicine
- use of basic microbiological techniques for cultivation , diagnostics and physiology
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Biochemistry 1 or corresponding
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The course includes lectures which give a theoretical summary of the subject and in certain degrees completes and/or explains the course literature. Laborations make up a great part of the course. They exemplify the theory and the results are presented and discussed at seminars.
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Course contents:
The course covers: prokaryotic cells' basic structure and function, e.g. studied bacterial growth, metabolism processes such as bacteria energy, carbon, nitrogen and sulfur metabolism. Extrachromosomal elements and mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer between bacteria and its significance both in medicine and in nature. Structure and life cycle of the virus and its impact on prokaryotic cells. Effect of microbial and viral infections in the eukaryotic cell and viral infections in the prokaryotic cell. Examples of virulence factors for some common pathogenic bacteria. Mechanisms for some common antimicrobials, distribution and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Basic Immunology, the body's natural defenses, the specific system that includes immune cells and function as well as active and passive immunity.
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Course literature:
Madigan, Martinko: Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th ed 2015). Prentice Hall International, Inc. Compendium.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Approved laboratory work
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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To pass the LAB1 active participation in all seminars and practicals is required and all associated reports, quiz and oral presentations must be approved. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Agneta Johansson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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