mar500 - Physiology and diversity of microorganisms (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

mar500 - Physiology and diversity of microorganisms (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

Originalfassung Englisch PDF Download
Modulbezeichnung Physiology and diversity of microorganisms
Modulkürzel mar500
Kreditpunkte 12.0 KP
Workload 360 h
Einrichtungsverzeichnis Institut für Chemie und Biologie des Meeres (ICBM)
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Master Microbiology (Master) > Mastermodule
Zuständige Personen
  • Könneke, Martin (Modulverantwortung)
  • der Mikrobiologie, Lehrende (Modulberatung)
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen
Kompetenzziele
The students know the cells of pro- und eukaryotes and understand the basic mechanisms of microbial metabolism. Furthermore, students learn about the physiological and phylogenetic groups of prokaryotes, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses and get an overview on applied aspects of microbiology.
Modulinhalte

The module consists of 5 parts:

1) Physiology and life modes of prokaryotes (lecture + exercises)

Topics are cellular and subcellular organisation, assimilation and dissimilation, energy metabolism, transport, microbial growth, chemiosmotic theory, fermentation, anaerobic respiration, lithotrophy, photosynthesis, metabolism of different Archaea, Bacteria pathogenic prokaryotes, microbiological techniques.

2) Microbial diversity (lecture + exercises)

Topics are the eukaryotic cell, diversity, systematics and taxonomy of prokaryotes and eukaryotic microorganisms, algae, protozoa, molds, phagocytosis, symbioses, pathogenic eukaryotes, diversity of eukaryotic microbes, components of viruses, virus reproduction, bacteriophages, diversity of viruses, virus diseases.

3) Broadening lectures, one out of the following

Biological significance of suspended matter:
Lecturer: Simon; Form of study: 1 lecture a week, partially blocked for 2 lectures a week; 3 CP; summer term;


Sediment Microbiology:
Lecturer: Engelen; Form of study: 3 weeks block; 3 CP; summer term;
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: formation, diagenesis and special features of sediments; physico-chemical conditions and geological records; interpretation of gradients; microbes and biological processes in sediments; methods for cultivation of sediment organisms; molecular methods; biogeochemical methods; quantification of prokaryotes and viruses

Scientific writing and presentation:
Lecturer: Engelen; Form of study: weekly seminar; 3 CP;
The students know the importance and structure of scientific publications. They learn to read papers critically and which require important for the different parts. Furthermore, students will train to give oral presentations as well as scientific reports and poste how to use the library and how to find relevant literature and how to use citation programs.

Topics are: 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 Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Endnote

 Alternative lectures of the MSc “Marine environmental sciences” or “Biology” (see current online schedule)

4) Excursions into the field, to companies and scientific institutions

5) ICBM and microbiological colloquium (alternating weekly)

Literaturempfehlungen
Mardigan “Brock - Biology of microorganisms“
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Unterrichtssprache Englisch
Dauer in Semestern 1 Semester
Angebotsrhythmus Modul annual
Aufnahmekapazität Modul unbegrenzt
Modulart Pflicht / Mandatory
Modullevel BC (Basiscurriculum / Base curriculum)
Lehr-/Lernform Lecture + Exercises: Physiology and life modes of prokaryotes (3 CP)
Lecture + Exercises: Microbial diversity (3 CP)
1x broadening lecture or seminar (3 CP)
Microbiological + ICBM Colloquium (2 CP)
Excursions (1 CP)
Lehrveranstaltungsform Kommentar SWS Angebotsrhythmus Workload Präsenz
Vorlesung 6 SoSe oder WiSe 84
Übung 2 WiSe 28
Exkursion 1 SoSe oder WiSe 14
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 126 h
Prüfung Prüfungszeiten Prüfungsform
Gesamtmodul

At the end of the lecture period.

The exact date will be announced during the course.

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.