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Course code: ROSS10038o12
Semester: 2012/2013 summer
Name: Microbiology
Major: Horticulture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: Prof. dr hab. Stanisław J. Pietr
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Student has a theoretical knowledge of metabolism and ecology of soil microorganisms. This knowledge lets him understand the role of microbes in soil fertility formation, biotransformation of mineral and organic fertilizers as well as their effect on plant growth. In addition, student knows the rules of sterile work with soil microorganisms. He is also able to use the microscope, to prepare the media and microscopic preparates. He can plan the simple experiments to count the number and biomass of different group of soil microorganisms.

Competences: The positive credit of this course, especially lab practicals, secures the basics for work with microorganisms. Student knows disinfection manners, which are useful in everyday life. Moreover, he is aware effect of microorganisms on plant growth and conditions of fruits and vegetable storage. Student has knowledge about commercial plant biocontrol products.

Prerequisites: biochemistry, biology and chemistry;

Course content: background of viral, bacterial and fungal systematic; background of aerobic and anaerobic microbial physiology; organic matter transformation; background of biosynthesis of secondary metabolites (antibiotics and mycotoxins); role of microorganisms in transformation of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur in soil; plant - microbe interactions.

Recommended literature: Gębarowska E., Pietr S.J., Stankiewicz M., Kucińska J., Magnucka E., 2010. Wybrane zagadnienia i materiały do ćwiczeń z mikrobiologii. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego we Wrocławiu Kunicki-Goldfinger W.J.H., 2002. Życie bakterii. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa Libudzisz Z., Kowal K., Żakowska Z. (red.), 2008. Mikrobiologia techniczna. T. 1, Mikroorganizmy i środowiska ich występowania. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa Libudzisz Z., Kowal K., Żakowska Z. (red.), 2008. Mikrobiologia techniczna. T. 2, Mikroorganizmy w biotechnologii, ochronie środowiska i produkcji żywności. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa Paul E.A., Clark F.E., 2000. Mikrobiologia i biochemia gleb. Wyd. Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Lublin

Assessment methods: obligatory written exam; minimal stock of knowledge for including of course- 60%

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