bio260 - General Microbiology (Complete module description)
| Module label | General Microbiology |
| Modulkürzel | bio260 |
| Credit points | 10.0 KP |
| Workload | 300 h |
| Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
| Verwendbarkeit des Moduls |
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| Zuständige Personen |
Rhiel, Erhard (Module counselling)
Wöhlbrand, Lars (Module counselling)
Rabus, Ralf Andreas (Prüfungsberechtigt)
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| Prerequisites | |
| Skills to be acquired in this module | ++ biological knowledge ++ knowledge of biological working methods + biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics + interdisciplinary knowledge & thinking + abstract, logical, analytical thinking ++ deepened expertise in biological specialist field + independent learning and (research-based) working + data presentation and evidence-based discussion (written and spoken) ++ teamwork + project and time management + knowledge of safety and environmental issues Basic knowledge of microbiology; ability to assess and apply fundamental microbiological techniques. |
| Module contents | Imparting basic microbiological skills and working methods: Chemistry and structure of the cell, fundamentals of metabolism, taxonomy and phylogeny of microorganisms, diversity of microorganisms, insight into Applied Microbiology, propagation of microorganisms. |
| Literaturempfehlungen | Allgemeine Mikrobiologie, Schlegel 1992; Brock-Biology of Microorganisms, eds.: Madigan et al., 2003; Grundlagen der Mikrobiologie, Cypionka, 2003 |
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| Language of instruction | German |
| Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
| Module frequency | jährlich |
| Module capacity | unlimited |
| Modullevel / module level | AC (Aufbaucurriculum / Composition) |
| Modulart / typ of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
| Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learning method | |
| Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge |
| Form of instruction | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 | 28 | ||
| Seminar | 1 | 14 | ||
| Practical training | 4 | 56 | ||
| Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 98 h | |||
| Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | 1 written examination Protocols PLEASE NOTE: Additional conditions regarding attendance and ungraded activities as determined by the persons responsible for the module will apply. |
