Learning outcome

After completing the course, the students should have the following qualifications regarding knowledge, skills, and general competence:

• be familiar with the most important groups of microbes and their characteristics
• understand the genetic and molecular basis of important microbial characteristics
• have a knowledge of the role of microbes in disease, decay, nutrient cycles and the environment
• understand the principles of microbiological control, hygiene and the prevention of disease
• perform basic microbiological water analysis and test foods for different substances and to carry out hygiene tests
• be able to communicate important academic subject mater such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally

Course Description

Key theme:

• Microorganisms and their structure
• Microbial diseases
• Ticks as disease vectors
• Defence against infection, prevention and treatment
• Safety of drinking water
• Microbiological testing of food and water
• Metabolism and growth of microbes
• Microbial genetics

Teaching and Learning Methods

Principally lectures, plus an obligatory four-day laboratory course.

Assessment Methods

Grades will be given in two parts: an examination with multiple choice questions which counts for 30% and a final examination (4 hours), which accounts for 70% of the final grade. All exams must be passed.
The report from the laboratory course must be approved in order to pass the course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean