To offer basic knowledges of the microbial world necessary to study several aspects of applied microbiology in other courses. In particular, to offer knowledge and skills in areas of structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, metabolic strategies and ecology of microorganisms. The expected learning outcomes are as follows: - Knowledge of the structure of microorganisms, in particular of bacteria and Archaea, and understanding of their internal organization, through the study of the peculiar characteristics of the prokaryotic cell. - Knowledge of the specific language for the description of microorganisms.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Biochemistry and Genetics
Teaching Methods
The course is based on lectures, with the help of video projections. Power Point presentations are used for the lessons, made available to students in the section dedicated to teaching on the KIRO platform. There are no practical exercises or laboratory activities.
Assessment Methods
The learning test is always in written form, with 8 open questions aimed at verifying the study and knowledge of the subject. The evaluation will take into account the use of an appropriate scientific language. The exam will last two hours. Examples of exam questions are presented during the lessons.
Texts
- Dehò G, Galli E - Biologia dei microrganismi - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2018. - Madigan MT, Martinko JM, DA Stahl, DP Clark - Brock Biologia dei Microrganismi – Microbiologia generale, ambientale e industriale. Pearson Italia, 2022.
Contents
The history and scope of Microbiology. Prokaryotic cell structure and function. The study of microbial structure: specimen preparation and stainings. Microbial nutrition, growth and control. Microbial metabolism: energy, enzymes and regulation; energy release and conservation; fermentation, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, bacterial photosynthesis. Microbial molecular biology and genetics: gene expression and regulation; microbial recombination and transduction; plasmids. The viruses: introduction and general characteristics; bacteriophages; viruses of eukaryotes. Control of microorganisms: sterilization and disinfection; antimicrobial chemotherapy. Microbial taxonomy. The most important prokaryotic groups. The Archaea.
Course Language
Italian
More information
For the categories of students identified by Senato Accademico in the session of 23 March 2023, the inclusive methods, among those indicated, will be provided and established ad hoc for each student who should need them.
