Applied Microbiology

Code:

EBE0069

Acronym:

MAPL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Basic Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIB	19	Syllabus	3	-	6	70	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

GENERAL AIMS:

In a microbiological perspective, the aims are:
1. to transmit knowledge.
2. to develop a model of knowledge analysis.
3. to familiarise students with the importance of laboratory work in real life.
4. to endow students with skills to solve theoretical-practical and practical problems.

Program

Cellular structure and function
Nutrition, Laboratory culture and microorganism metabolism
Microbial growth
Bacterial genetics
Microbial and systematic evolution
Prokaryotic diversity: bacteria
Prokaryotic diversity: archaea
Eukaryotic microorganisms
Microbial genomics
Viral diversity
Metabolic diversity
Microbial ecology
Control of microbial growth
Clinical microbiology
Epidemiology
Microbial diseases transmitted from person to person
Microbial diseases transmitted by animals, anthropodes and soil
Wastewater treatment, water purification and microbial diseases transmitted by water
Preservation of food and microbial diseases transmitted by food
Industrial microbiology
Genetic engineering and biotechnology

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical component:
Weekly theoretical classes

Practical component:
Contact with investigation, control and production laborator

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students have to reach a passing grade in the practical component.

Calculation formula of final grade

The theoretical component is worth 75% of the final grade, while the theoretical one is worth 25%.
It will take place two tests, which are worth 50% each.
Students will have to keep a notebook, which has to be updated with all the activities carried out.
Students have to write an individual report about two practical classes.

Theoretical component (75%):
1st test – 50%
2nd test – 50%

Practical component (25%):
Notebook: 10%
Reports: 40%
Continuous Assessment: 50%

To be complete this course unit, students have to reach a minimum grade of 9.5, not only in the final grade, but also in both components.