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Microbiology

Code:

BIOT152

Sigla:

MB

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Biologia

Ocorrência: 2019/2020 - 2S

Ativa?	Yes
Unidade Responsável:	Biologia
Curso/CE Responsável:	Undergraduate in Biotechnology

Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
BIOT	43	Study Plan	2	-	4,5	60	121,5

Língua de trabalho

Portuguese

Objetivos

It is expected that students acquire competences and knowledge in the variety that microbiology represents to the biotechnology field. This is ensured by the combinations of theoretical classes, practical classes and with seminars organized by experts in microbial biotechnology.

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

At the end of the UC is expected that students are able to: 1. Identify the main landmarks in the development of microbiology and appoint the scientists associated with it; 2. Understand the fundaments of microorganisms’ biology and their diversity; 3. Understand the kinetic and the energy of growth and cell death; 4. Understand the effect of environmental factors and anti-microbial agents in microbial growth; 5. Apply the knowledge about the metabolism of microorganisms in the changes they mediate; 6. Understand the basic mechanisms underlying the adaptability proliferation of microorganisms in the human host; 7. Train the students in the use of basic microbiological techniques.

Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Programa

Theoretical classes: 1. Introduction to the study of microbiology. 2. Cell structure. 3. Criteria for classification of bacteria. 4. Bacterial Growth, survival and Death: Growth curve. Requirements for growth. Role of metabolism in biosynthesis and growth. Growth control. 5. Microbial genetics: Gene organization and expression. Vectors for biotechnological applications. 6. Other microorganisms with biotechnological potential: Yeasts and other fungi: general aspects. Viruses: general aspects. Prions: general aspects. 7. Microbiology of water and soil: general aspects. 8. Food microbiology: general aspects. 9. Microbial biotechnology applied to Health: general aspects Practical classes: 1. Methods and laboratory techniques in microbiology; 2. Sterilization of culture media and equipment; 3. In vitro cultures of microorganisms using different culture media; 4. Microscopic observation of microorganisms using different staining procedures

Bibliografia Obrigatória

Brown A., Smith H.; Benson's Microbiological Applications Laboratory Manual, McGraw-Hill, 2017
Ferreira, W.C.F., Sousa, J.C.F., Lima, N. ; Microbiologia, Lidel, 2010
Jawetz, Melnick & Adelberg’s ; Medical Microbiology, Mc-Graw-Hill International Edition, 2004
Madigan, M. et al.; Brock Biology of Microorganisms , Pearson Education Limited, 2018
Pommerville J.; Fundamentals of Microbiology, Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2018

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

The course has one theoretical component and another practical, both integrated. The theoretical classes follow a participatory-expository teaching methodology, as well as the debate within the group of students. In the laboratory classes students will be asked to perform experiments covering syllabus and focus on providing students with skills for handson competences on the field. Laboratory evaluation includes reports from each experience, and for the theoretical part students will perform an oral presentation about a theme developed by using actualized references.

In 2019/2020, classes took place through Zoom. In synchronous classes there were moments of expositiry teaching followed by resolution of exercises. There were four laboratory classes.

Tipo de avaliação

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Componentes de Avaliação

Designation	Peso (%)
Teste	70,00
Trabalho escrito	15,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designation	Tempo (Horas)
Estudo autónomo	29,00
Frequência das aulas	52,50
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	121,50

Obtenção de frequência

Mandatory attendance

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Continous assessment:
30% tests (minimum value: 5 val) + 40% short tests + 15% report 1 + 15% slide/poster

Exame:
70% exam + 15%  report 1 + 15% slide/poster 2
or
100% exam

Melhoria de classificação

Following the Regulamento das Atividades Académicas do IPS.