Knowledge

The student...

can describe the composition and structure of disease-related bacteria, fungi and parasites.
knows key topics in prion and virus biology such as structure, appearance, and reproduction.
knows diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and prions.
knows different main structures in prokaryotic cells and the construction of important structural elements on the cell surface, in the cell wall, membranes / transport systems and cytoplasm.
knows prokaryotic genetics, gene regulation and the construction of prokaryotic genomes.
knows interactions between humans and microorganisms.
knows the principles behind the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
understands the mechanisms behind different types of antimicrobial resistance principles.
can describe and understands the meaning and function of the body's normal microbiota, and factors that can influence this.
can give examples of common microorganisms that can occur in different types of patient samples (eg urine, blood, saliva, etc.).
knows the difference between non-selective media, selective media and differential media for culturing microorganisms.

Skills

The student...

have practical skills in techniques for culturing and characterizing bacteria and be able to report the results of laboratory experiments in writing.
master common concepts and forms of expression in the subject microbiology and be able to use these in written and oral presentation.

General competence

The student...

can work systematically, knowledge-based and be able to reflect critically on own professional practice.
can demonstrate the ability to collaborate and take responsibility for safe behavior in the laboratory.
can use basic methods in microbiology.

Subject description BIO600

Microbiology