Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• Microbiological work • Morphology of fungi and bacteria • Quantification of microorganisms in habitats • Creation of growth curves • Natural gene transfer and antibiotics • Isolation of microorganisms from a soil sample (complex test)

Learning outcomes

After completing the module, students will know the essential basics of microbiological laboratory practice. Participation in the internship teaches basic techniques of microbiology such as isolation, cultivation and identification of bacteria and fungi. Communication skills are improved by documenting an experiment carried out over several weeks in the form of a scientific publication manuscript. They access information independently via the Internet. Students have learned to organize themselves and to work alone or effectively in groups with a division of labor. They develop an understanding of their roles in the team and take responsibility for themselves and the group. After completing the module, students are able to think through instructions for experiments and implement them experimentally. They understand the necessary calculations and evaluation methods. They will be able to analyse errors that occur during experiments and recognise and explain deviations from expected results

Assessment

• Self organized Lab work: 30% • Experiment preparation (5-6 short written tests a10 min): 25% • Preparation of a publication manuscript (5-7 pages) on the complex experiment: 20% • Final written exam, 30 minutes, 25% • Each part of the course must be passed.