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22FI34 - Microbiology

Course specification
Course titleMicrobiology
Acronym22FI34
Study programme
Module
Lecturer (for classes)
    Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
      Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
        ESPB4.0Status
        ConditionMinimum 50 ЕCTSОблик условљености
        The goalThe aim of this course is to introduce students with the different groups of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, yeast, fungi), to become familiar with their structure and factors that have influence on their growth and reproduction, to learn how to control the growth of microorganisms and their systematics.
        The outcomeAfter completing this course, students will learn the basic techniques used in microbiology laboratories, they will be able to distinguish different groups of microorganisms, to know which microorganisms are pathogenic and control their growth and activity.
        Contents
        Contents of lecturesThe development of microbiology; morphological characteristics of microorganisms (viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms), effect of environmental factors on the growth of microorganisms, growth and reproduction of microorganisms, control of the growth of microorganisms and their systematics.
        Contents of exercisesIntroduction with aseptic technique used in microbiology laboratory; importance of sterilization and application of different sterilization procedures in the microbiology laboratory; preparation of native and fixed preparations (simple and complex staining), learn techniques used to obtain pure cultures; about nutrient media, their composition and significance.
        Literature
        1. Vukašinović-Sekulić M. (2013): Mikrobiologija, Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet, Beograd
        2. Stojanović M., Nikšić M, (2002): Opšta mikrobiologija, Poljoprivredni fakultet, Zemun
        3. Vrbaški LJ.,: (1993): Mikrobiologija, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Tehnološki fakultet
        4. Simić D, (1988): Mikrobiologija, Naučna knjiga, Beograd
        Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
        LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
        21
        Methods of teachingPower Point presentation, practical part is organised in small groups, consultation
        Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
        Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
        Activites during lecturesTest paper50
        Practical lessons25Oral examination
        Projects
        Colloquia25
        Seminars