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14956
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/T(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Biology
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Entry requirements |
None
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Learning outcomes |
In this Curricular Unit it is intended that the student learns the fundamentals of Microbiology, including structure and biology of microorganisms, microbial diversity and ecology, control of microbial growth, as well as the basic techniques used in Microbiology.
At the end of this course the student should be able to:
-Recognize the importance of Microbiology in the context of practical life, the environment and health;
-Recognize and describe characteristics of different classes of microorganisms;
-Identify and describe the principles of nutrition and microbial genetics;
-Describe mechanisms of action of physical and chemical methods to control microbial growth;
- Perform laboratory procedures used in the study of microorganisms and follow safety standards in Microbiology;
-Work in groups and communicate knowledge in microbiology to others;
-Analyze and interpret experimental results with scientific rigor and critical spirit.
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Syllabus |
1.INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY
2. CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY- Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms: ultrastructure and cellular function.
3. MICROBIAL METABOLISM- Nutritional requirements. Energetic and biosynthetic metabolism.
4. GROWTH AND CONTROL- Growth kinetics and cell death. Types of culture. Growth control by physical and chemical methods. Chemotherapeutic agents.
5. MICROBIAL GENETICS - Bacterial genome. Mutagenicity tests. Plasmids. Horizontal gene transfer processes. Mobile DNA elements.
6. MICROBIAL DIVERSITY- Classical and molecular taxonomy: evolution, phylogeny and classification. Bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses.
7. LABORATORY CLASSES - Safety rules in the Microbiology lab. Preparation and use of culture media. Isolation of cultures and counting of viable bacteria. Techniques for staining microorganisms. Identification of microorganisms. Susceptibility to antimicrobials. Genetic transformation of microorganisms.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Willey J, Sherwood LM and Woolverton CJ (2017). Prescott’s Microbiology, 10th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill
2. Canas Ferreira WF, Sousa JC and Lima N (2010). Microbiologia. Lidel, Edições Técnicas Bibliografia Complementar
3. Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J (2015). Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th ed. Prentice Hall Editions,
4. Cappucino JG and Sherman N (2008). Microbiology - A Laboratory Manual, 8th ed. Addison-Wesley
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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