Course syllabus

Mikrobiologi
Microbiology

KMB060, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2016-04-12

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The objectives of this course are:

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Comprehend microbial genetics and physiology and have knowledge of the role of microorganisms in industry.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Obtain practical experience of handling microorganisms, which also serves to illustrate essential aspects of the theory.

Contents

The course introduces the student to the fascinating world of living cells, in particular bacteria, their genetics and physiology. The course covers the following subjects; the three domains of life i.e. Eubacteria, Archaea and Eucarya, cell structures, microbial growth, sterilisation, antibiotics, microbial metabolism, taxonomy, genetic material, microbial genetics, viruses, the roll of microorganisms in ecosystems and industrial microbiology. The laboratory exercises will illustrate theoretical aspects of the course and introduce the students to microbial laboratory techniques such as aseptic handling of microorganisms.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination and written laboratory reports. A voluntary written test based on half the course material is included in the assessment.

Parts
Code: 0105. Name: Examination.
Credits: 4,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0205. Name: Practical.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Written laboratory reports.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KMB015

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Professor Peter Rådström, Peter.Radstrom@tmb.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tmb.lth.se