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| BIOL2013-2 | General microbiology, 1st part
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| Duration : | 16h Th, 8h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Micheline Vandenbol |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| - History and scope of Microbiology
- Study of microbial structure: microscopy and specimen preparation
- Procaryotic cell structure and functions
- Eucaryotic cell structure and functions
- Microbial nutrition, growth and control
- Microbial metabolisms, the generation of energy, enzymes and regulation of enzymatic activities
- Diversity of the microbial world; principles of microbial taxonomy
- Practical works to observe and manipulate microorganisms |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| After completing the course the student is expected to
- understand microorganism mechanisms
- understand the great diversity of microbial world
- use the basic practices of microorganisms culture. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| BIOL2015 - Molecular Biology
CHIM9255 - Organic Chemistry |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Microbiologie (Prescott et al., eds), 2010, 7ème édition française, De Boeck Université, Bruxelles, 1088 pages
Microbiology (Prescott et al.), 2008, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill Pub., London, 1088 pages + appendixes
Text notes |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination (100%) |
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Contacts :
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| Vandenbol Micheline (Professeur ordinaire)
Biologie animale et microbienne
081/622353
m.vandenbol@ulg.ac.be |
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