Module label | Physiology and diversity of microorganisms |
Module code | mar500 |
Credit points | 12.0 KP |
Workload | 360 h |
Faculty/Institute | Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment |
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Entry requirements | none |
Skills to be acquired in this module | The students know the cells of pro- und eukaryotes. They understand the basic mechanisms of microbial metabolism. They know the physiological and phylogenetic groups of prokaryotes, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses. They have an overview over applied aspects of microbiology. |
Module contents | Lecture + Exercises: Physiology and Life modes of Prokaryotes: Cellular and subcellular organization, assimilation and dissimilation, energy metabolism, transport, microbial growth, respiration, chemiosmotic theory, fermentation, anaerobic respiration, lithotrophy, photosynthesis, prokaryotic diversity, systematics and taxonomy, Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya, pathogenic prokaryotes, evolution, microbiological techniques Lecture + Exercises: Microbial Diversity The eukaryotic cell, diversity, systematics and taxonomy of prokaryotes and eukaryotic microorganisms , algae, protozoa, fungi, slime molds, phagocytosis, symbioses, pathogenic eukaryotes, diversity of eukaryotic microbes, components of viruses, virus reproduction, bacteriophages, diversity of viruses, virus diseases Broadening lectures, one out of the following lectures: - Biological significance of suspended matter) - Sediment Microbiology This lecture presents state of the art knowledge about occurrence, life and activities of microorganisms in these environments. Physiological issues are addressed as well as evolutionary and applied aspects. Topics are:
Broadening Seminar: Scientific writing and presentation The students know the importance and structure of scientific publications. They have learned to critically read those, and know the requirements of different parts. They are trained to to give oral presentations and know how to produce scientific reports and posters. The know how to use the library and how to find relevant literature on the internet, and how to use data banks like Endnote. They have learned how to present themselves for an application. Seminar Scientific writing and presentation: - Types and relevance of scientific publications - Parts of scientific publications step by step: - Abstract, Introduction, Results, Discussion - University facilities for literature search - Oral presentation - How to prepare posters - Tips for using PowerPoint, Word and Endnote - Job application (Courses: Seminar (2 SPPW, 3 CP); Teachers: Engelen; Work load: Presence: 30 hours, private study: 60 hours; Passing criteria: Oral presentation or discussion of parts of scientific papers ) - alternative lectures of the MSc MUWI or Biology program (see current online schedule) Excursions to companies and scientific institutions |
Reader's advisory | Brock. Microbiology |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 2 Semester |
Module frequency | jährlich |
Module capacity | unlimited |
Modullevel / module level | --- |
Modulart / typ of module | je nach Studiengang Pflicht oder Wahlpflicht |
Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learning method | Lecture + Exercises: Physiology and life modes of prokaryotes (2 + 1 semester periods per week [SPPW], 3 CP) Lecture + Exercises : Microbial Diversity (2 +1 SPPW, 3 CP) 1 broadening lecture or seminar (Biological significance of suspended matter / Sediment microbiology / Broadening Seminar: Scientific writing and presentation) (2 SPPW, 3 CP) Microbiological + ICBM Colloquium (2 CP) Excursions (1 CP) |
Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge |
Course type | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload attendance |
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Lecture | 6.00 | 84 h | ||
Exercises | 2.00 | 28 h | ||
Study trip | 1.00 | 14 h | ||
Total time of attendance for the module | 126 h |
Examination | Time of examination | Type of examination |
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Final exam of module | At the end of the lecture period. |
Two written tests about the contents of the lectures 'Physiology and life modes of prokaryotes' and Microbial Diversity. At least 50 % of the reachable points in written tests about the two lectures mentioned above. |