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Course code: BHS10022o11Semester: 2011/2012 winter
Name: MICROBIOLOGY
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: Prof. dr hab. Stanisław J. Pietr
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Student understands the role of microbes in transformation of organic and mineral compounds in both water and soil. He knows the effect of external stimuli on development of these microorganisms. Student knows the interrelationships between pathogenic and saprophytic microorganism and their influence on plants and animals. He also knows microbial processes, which are used in food and fodder production. In addition, student knows the rules of sterile work with microorganisms. He is also able to use the microscope, to prepare the media and microscopic preparates.
Competences: Interpretation of the role of microbes in the environment; ability of basic microbial techniques applied to isolation of pure bacterial cultures; the identification of microbial cultures.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry, biology, chemistry and zoology
Course content: The importance and role of microbes in animal production. Systematics, morphology and physiology of microbes. Microbiology of animal-by products.
Recommended literature: Kotełko K., Sedlaczek L., Lachowicz L., 1977. Biologia bakterii; PWN, Warszawa Schlegel H.G., 2001. Mikrobiologia ogólna; PWN, Warszawa Kunicki-Goldfinger W.J.H., 2002. Życie bakterii; PWN, Warszawa Libudzisz Z., Kowal K., Żakowska Z., 2007. Mikrobiologia techniczna (tom I). PWN, Warszawa
Assessment methods: Passing practical training – credit of lab practicals on the basis of 3 test grades Passing lectures – test Minimal stock of knowledge for including of course- 60%
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