Applied Microbiology

Theoretical component: exposure of the contents of the program, using audiovisual means, encouraging interactivity, promoting reflection and discussion.
Practical component: carrying out laboratory activities to promote skills practices and autonomy.
Methodology according to the Academic Regulation of ESTESC:
TP: individual test (60%);
PL: (40%): continuous assessment (execution, discussion of laboratory activity (20%), assessment comprising the knowledge acquired in the practical component (20%). Approval with 10 values out of 20.

The student must acquire knowledge of:
– the morphological and physiological characteristics of different groups of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites)
– the different microorganisms existing in various environments such as air, surfaces, soil, food and water
– Understand the factors that influence their survival and interactions of microorganisms with each other and with the other elements of the ecosystem
– Integrate knowledge with the possibility of application in preventing and solving environmental problems.
The student must acquire skills to:
– Carry out collection activities of the various environmental samples, taking into account the interest of the microbiological study in question
The student must acquire competences to:
– Obtain environmental samples, storage and transport in view of the microbiological evaluation to be carried out
– Select methods to detection/identification of the most common microorganisms in the environmental samples under study

Theoretical/Practical Matrix
1. Principles of microbiology
– Bacteriology
– Mycology
– Parasitology
– Virus
2. Microbiology in the areas of environmental performance:
– Air microbiology
– Soil microbiology
– Food microbiology
– Microbiology of surfaces/objects
– Water microbiology
– Microbiology of urban solid waste
– Industrial and applied microbiology
Practice Matrix
1 – Optical microscopy
– GRAM staining
– Preparation of culture media, foundation of inoculation and its use
– Bacterial identification methods
2- Microbiology of water, food, surfaces/utensils, air and soil
– Sampling, storage and transport with a view to detecting/enumerating the most suitable microorganisms for the sample under study

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