LABORATORY EXERCISES IN GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
| Title | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΑΚΕΣ ΑΣΚΗΣΕΙΣ ΓΕΝΙΚΗΣ ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ / LABORATORY EXERCISES IN GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY |
| Code | Ν302Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001897 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 93
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TROFIMŌN | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600211081
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600211081
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=10127
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Ν024Ε GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
General Prerequisites
General Microbiology
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to understand the fundamental techniques and concepts of microbiology, such as microscopic observations, aseptic transfer, microorganism classification and identification, environmental factors influencing microorganisms, biochemistry of microorganisms and ecological microbiology
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1.Safety in microbiological laboratory. Bacic laboratory equipment and tools.
2. Aseptic techniques in microbilogical analyses.
3. Substrates for microbiological cultures. Preparation, sterilization and maintance. Morphology of colonies.
4. Plate count technique. Decimal dilutions.
5. Isolation of microorganisms from mixed cultues. Streaking on agar.
6. Microscopy. Staining techniques. Simple stain.
7. Gram staining.
8.Identification of bacteria. Biochemical tests. Catalase, oxidase, O/F test, motility.
9. Microbial examination of air and equipment in food industry. Human microflora
10. Most Probable Number technique. Enumeration of Coliforms in water by MPN.
11.Detection of microorganisms found in low numbers. Membrane filtration and sample enrichment techniques.
12. Fungi: yeasts and molds. Substrates for cultivation. Observation of colony formation. Cell morphology under microscope.
13. Thermal inactivation of microorganisms. Calculation of D and Z values.
Keywords
bacteria, molds, yeasts, microorganism detection, microscopy, microbiological methods, laboratory equipment
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Distance learning through zoom platform
Communication with students via elearning and e-mail
Video view
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 13 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 98 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams at the end of semester.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
"Εργαστηριακές Ασκήσεις Γ. Μικροβιολογίας", Σαμολαδά Μ., Κουτσουμανής Κ.
Additional bibliography for study
Συμπληρωματικές Σημειώσεις Γ. Μικροβιολογίας", Κουτσουμανής Κ.
Last Update
29-05-2022
