Bi1044 Introduction to the study of Microbiology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ivan Kushkevych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Pavel Dvořák, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Mgr. Nikola Hanišáková, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Ing. Jiřina Kučerová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
doc. RNDr. Ivo Rudolf, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
prof. RNDr. Daniel Růžek, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
prof. Ing. Tomáš Vítěz, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
doc. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ivan Kushkevych, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jiřina Kučerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 10:00–10:50 E25/111
Prerequisites
Study of Experimental and molecular biology at Faculty of Science, MU
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 15/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the subject Introduction to the study of Microbiology is to acquaint students with the specialization of Microbiology with the conditions and methods of work in the microbiological laboratory (laboratory glass, pipetting, chemical utilization and decontamination of biological material), methods of sterile work, vaccination and methods of cultivation of microorganisms.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able:
- criticize research area in the field of microbiology
- choose the topics of their bachelor and/or diploma thesis - use the instrumentation of Section of Microbiology - understand the principles of good laboratory practice in a microbiological laboratory
Syllabus
  • Introduction, safety, conditions and organization of work in a microbiological laboratory. Laboratory glass, glass and automatic pipettes, correct pipetting. Instruments in a microbiological laboratory and their use for research purposes. Work with chemical and biological material, its use and decontamination. Live media and their preparation. Sterilization, methods and conditions. Theoretical basics of autoclave, UV and ultrasound. Isolation, vaccination and storage of microorganisms. Anaerobic and aerobic conditions of microorganisms cultivation. Static and continuous cultivation.
Literature
    required literature
  • KOPECKÁ, Jana and Gabriela ROTKOVÁ. Skripta ke cvičení z obecné mikrobiologie, cytologie a morfologie bakterií. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2017. Elportál. ISBN 978-80-210-8788-0. url epub info
    recommended literature
  • ŠESTÁK, Zdeněk. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě. Illustrated by Hana Kymrová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1999, 204 s. ISBN 8020007555. info
Teaching methods
Students will be acquainted with the content of the exercises in the form of explanations and illustrative examples, then they will perform the given practical task.
Assessment methods
Active participation in practical exercises
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět je určen studentům bakalářského programu specializace Mikrobiologie. Na předmět se vztahuje povinnost registrace, bez registrace může být znemožněn zápis předmětu!
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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