(in Polish) Microbiology 320-ERS-1MIC
Substantive content:
Basics of microscopy. Light microscope, fluorescence microscope, phase contrast microscope. The application of microscopes in microbiology.
Simple staining. Types of dyes. Preparation technique of preparations. Microscopic observations.
Gram staining. Complex staining of mycobacteria and endospores of bacilli.
Microbiological media.
Techniques of sterilization and disinfection. Autoclave, Pasteur's oven, microwave sterilizer
Isolation of bacteria from environmental samples. Culture and growth of bacteria. Purification of bacterial cultures. Bacteria enumeration techniques.
Test I
Biochemical tests (eg. API)
Antibiotics and bacterial resistance. Susceptibility testing (disc diffusion tests, gradient strips)
Gram-positive aerobic bacteria.
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobes (eg Clostridium spp.)
Basics of virology (phage typing, cell cultures)
Test II
Type of course
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Forms and conditions of credit:
To pass the subject Microbiology, you must pass two tests and attend lab classes (one absence is allowed).
Bibliography
Literature:
Angela Edwards, Beatrix Fahnert, Greg Pryor, Anthony Strelkauskas, Jennifer Strelkauskas (2015) Microbiology: A Clinical Approach. Garland Science.
Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair GE (2020) Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition). Pearson Education.
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