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n.BA.BT.Mibi1.21HS (Microbiology 1)
Module: Microbiology 1
This information was generated on: 01 October 2023
No.
n.BA.BT.Mibi1.21HS
Title
Microbiology 1
Credits
2
Description
Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2021
Study Programme
Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable
RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type
X
Compulsory Module
Elective Module
Optional Module
Planned Semester
1st Semester
Module Coordinator
Roger Kuhn
Telephone / E-Mail
+41 (0)58 934 57 43 /
roger.kuhn
@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
Roger Kuhn
Entrance Requirements
-
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Discipline specific skills:
Students will be able to
Describe relevant cytological features and processes
explain the structure of prokaryotic cells
compare the characteristics and reproduction strategies of bacteria, fungi and viruses
assess how different growth factors affect bacteria and fungi.
Interdisciplinary skills:
Students will be able to
orientate themselves within a larger, interrelated field of knowledge
decide independently whether to complete part or all of the module as self-study; this increases their ability to develop new skills independently.
Module Content
Hypotheses relating to the origin of life
Structure of prokaryotic cells
Structure of DNA, plasmids, structure of genes, DNA replication, transcription, translation
Forms of bacterial gene transfer (transformation, transduction, conjugation)
Characterisation of bacterial cell envelopes using Gram staining,
types of flagella
Properties, formation and germination of bacterial endospores
Importance of t
he (evolutionary or biological) advantages of small cell size
(surface-to-volume ratio), course of a static culture’s development
Growth factors in bacteria and fungi: nutrients, aw-value, oxygen, temperature, pH-value
Significance and mode of action of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
Occurrence, structure and properties of viruses, the lytic and lysogenic cycles and replication of different virus types (ssRNA(-), ssRNA(+), dsRNA, ssDNA, dsDNA, retroviruses) (for example: influenza)
Structure and importance of mycelium in fungi, comparison of filamentous fungi (moulds) and yeasts (unicellular fungi), and the phylogenetic position of fungi
Asexual and sexual reproduction in fungi, Ascomycota (tube fungi) and Basidiomycota (stand fungi) life cycles
Follow-up Modules
Microbiology 2
Methods of Instruction
Lectures with integrated exercises
All exam questions including solutions are available online
Digital Resources
Detailed script with videos on all topics
All exam questions including solutions are available online.
Lesson Structure / Workload
Contact Hours
28
Guided Self-Study
16
Independent Self-Study
16
Total Workload
60
Classroom Attendance
No.
Script and digital learning resources are designed to allow students with prior knowledge of biology to complete all or part of the module through self-study.
Students with no prior knowledge of biology are recommended to attend class.
Assessment
Written exam at the end of the semester (100%) / e-assessment
If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to
pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch
and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction
German
Comments
The Microbiology 1 module is part of the Life Sciences 1 module group.
Course: Microbiology 1
No.
n.BA.BT.Mibi1.21HS.V
Title
Microbiology 1
Note
No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 October 2023.