Microbiology

Code:

BIOL1006

Acronym:

BIOL1006

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Biology
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	172	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	48	162
L:CC	1	study plan from 2021/22	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:F	1	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:G	2	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:M	3	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:Q	7	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The students are expected to acquire basic knowledge on general microbiology.

 

Practical classes are aimed to carry out selected experiments on basic general microbiology

 

Learning outcomes and competences

The syllabuses were designed in order to meet the above objectives and develop the competencies assigned.

These syllabuses aim the acquisition of basic knowledge about the biology of bacteria, and their behaviour in the environment.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

Lectures

A1. Introduction to microbiology. Main types of microorganisms. Classification. Importance of microbiology.

A2. The prokaryotic cell. Organization and structure.

A3. Taxonomy and phylogeny. Classical and molecular methods.

A4. Main groups of Bacteria and Archea.

B1. Bacterial nutrition. Maintenance of microorganisms. Culture collections.

B2. Kinetics of bacterial growth. Quantification of bacterial growth. Closed and open systems. Synchronized cultures.

B3. Control of bacterial growth. Physical and chemical methods. Antibacterial agents. Antibiotics. Mode-of-action of antibiotics.

B4. Bacterial metabolism. Respiration, fermentation, photosynthesis.

B5. Microbes in the carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycles.

B6. Bacterial genetics. Mutations. Transformation, conjugation and transduction.

Laboratory classes

Preparation of culture media.

Isolation of bacteria from environmental sources.

Observation of live bacteria in wet mounts. Staining of bacteria.

Modeling the kinetics of bacterial growth.

Bacterial physiology.

Microbiology of the nitrogen cycle.

 

Mandatory literature

CANAS FERREIRA, W., SOUSA, J. C. & LIMA, N. ; MICROBIOLOGIA.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures are given interactively with students.

 

In practical classes, students carry out themselves the experiments. The results are discussed at the end of each experiment. Students have at their disposal a guide to practical work, with the description of all experiences, and references to support key experiences.

 

In the system-SIGARRA FCUP are provided additional information for the study of materials of theoretical and practical classes.

 

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	114,00
Frequência das aulas	48,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The students should attend at least 75% of the practical classes; otherwise they will not be admitted to the exam.
During practical classes, all students must wear laboratory coats and have the manual of pratical classes which will be provided in early September.

Calculation formula of final grade

Corresponds to the classification of the final exam.

The exam has questions about the contents of the lectures and of the practical classes.

Final exam with questions about the lectures (valued 70% of total) and the practical classes (valued 30% of total).