Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• Starting from cell chemistry and the cell as the basic unit of all organisms, the properties of pro- and eukaryotic cells are demonstrated using the example of bacteria, archaea and fungi. • The treatment of the living conditions of microorganisms creates the conditions for targeted handling in the laboratory, under technical conditions and in everyday life. The role of viruses as non-cellular particles made of structured biomolecules in the context of known and new infectious diseases as well as molecular biotechnology is worked out. • Selected examples of the technical use of microorganisms provide an insight and outlook into current and future areas of work in microbial biotechnology.

Learning outcomes

After completing the module, students have an overview of the basics of microbiology. They have knowledge of the structure, lifestyle and interactions of the three groups of microorganisms: Bacteria, Archaea and Fungi, as well as the basics of virology and the importance of microorganisms in nature and society. The lecture specifically teaches and promotes scientific language skills. Through active participation, students have the opportunity to reflect on the teaching content they have already learned and to optimize their learning strategies. After completing the module, students will be able to explain and apply the scientific principles (including partial specialisations) of microbiology and will have acquired specialist knowledge, skills in self-organisation and communication skills.

Assessment

Written Examination 120 min