Course: Microbiology and virology

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Course title Microbiology and virology
Course code KCH/RMIV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šlamborová Irena, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Historical milestones, important personalities of bacteriology and virology 2. Viruses - structure of virus particles, life cycle of viruses, the most important representatives (systematics) and their importance 3. Selected viral diseases, etiology, treatment, vaccination 4. Bacterial cell structure, bacterial growth, sporulation 5. Growth and multiplication of bacteria - bacterial growth curve, the influence of environmental factors on the growth of bacteria 6. Bacterial culture, culture media, bacterial metabolism, bacterial colonies 7. Antibiotics - classification, resistance to bacteria - mechanisms of origin, examination of antibiotic susceptibility 8. Biofilm - origin, structure, resistance to antibiotics, disposal of biofirm 9. Bacteria as pathogens - selected gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic cocci and rods 10. Bacteria as pathogens - selected gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic cocci, cocobacilli and rods 11. Chlamydia, Rikettsia, Fungi - important pathological representatives, classification in the system, characteristics, reproduction 12. Physiological microflora of the human body 13. Microorganisms in agriculture and industry - food industry 14. Microorganisms in agriculture and industry - chemical industry, waste management As part of the laboratory exercise, students will learn various ways of inoculating bacteria, they will get acquainted with ways of culturing bacteria, including microbiological soils, they will learn staining and immersion observation of bacteria, they will get acquainted with soil microflora, microorganisms in air, water and skin. They will learn to cultivate selected strains of fungi.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory work, Lecture, Practicum
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Contacts hours - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
To get acquainted with the subject and methods of studying microbiology, to strengthen the position of microorganisms in the system of living nature. To master the activities in the microbiology laboratory.
Explain and derive basic knowledge of the field, including the solution of simpler problems. As part of the laboratory exercise, students will learn various ways of inoculating bacteria, they will get acquainted with ways of culturing bacteria, including microbiological soils, they will learn staining and immersion observation of bacteria, they will get acquainted with soil microflora, microorganisms in air, water and skin. They will learn to cultivate selected strains of fungi.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination, Test

During the semester, 2 written tests included in the exam. Processing of laboratory protocols from each exercise.
Recommended literature
  • JANDOVÁ, B., KOTOUČKOVÁ, L. Praktikum z mikrobiologie. 1. vyd. Brno: Vydavatelství MU. 67 s. Učební text., 1996. ISBN 80-210-1374-5.
  • NĚMEC, M., HORÁKOVÁ D. Základy mikrobiologie pro učitelské studium. 2. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. 233 s., 1993. ISBN 80-210-0817-2.
  • SCHINDLER, J. Mikrobiologie: pro studenty zdravotnických oborů. Praha: Grada, 2014. ISBN 978-80-247-4771-2.
  • SCHINDLER, J. Ze života bakterií. Academia, Praha, 2008. ISBN 978-80-200-1666-9.
  • VOTAVA, M. Lékařská mikrobiologie obecná. 1. vyd. Brno: Neptun, 247 s., 2001. ISBN 80-902896-2-2.
  • VOTAVA, M. Lékařská mikrobiologie speciální. 1. vyd. Brno: NEPTUN. 495 s., 2003. ISBN 80-902896-6-5.


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