Study programme competencies |
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Study programme competences
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A1 |
Recoñecer distintos niveis de organización nos sistemas vivos. |
A2 |
Identificar organismos. |
A4 |
Obter, manexar, conservar e observar especímenes. |
A9 |
Identificar e utilizar bioindicadores. |
A11 |
Identificar e analizar material de orixe biolóxica e as súas anomalías. |
A13 |
Realizar o illamento e cultivo de microorganismos e virus. |
A14 |
Desenvolver e aplicar produtos e procesos de microorganismos. |
A15 |
Deseñar e aplicar procesos biotecnológicos. |
A21 |
Deseñar modelos de procesos biolóxicos. |
A25 |
Desenvolver e aplicar técnicas de biocontrol. |
A26 |
Deseñar experimentos, obter información e interpretar os resultados. |
A27 |
Dirixir, redactar e executar proxectos en Bioloxía. |
A29 |
Impartir coñecementos de Bioloxía. |
A30 |
Manexar adecuadamente instrumentación científica. |
A31 |
Desenvolverse con seguridade nun laboratorio. |
B1 |
Aprender a aprender. |
B2 |
Resolver problemas de forma efectiva. |
B3 |
Aplicar un pensamento crítico, lóxico e creativo. |
B4 |
Traballar de forma autónoma con iniciativa. |
B5 |
Traballar en colaboración. |
B6 |
Organizar e planificar o traballo. |
B7 |
Comunicarse de maneira efectiva nunha contorna de traballo. |
B8 |
Sintetizar a información. |
B9 |
Formarse unha opinión propia. |
B10 |
Exercer a crítica científica. |
B11 |
Debater en público. |
B12 |
Adaptarse a novas situacións. |
B13 |
Comportarse con ética e responsabilidade social como cidadán e como profesional. |
C1 |
Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, nas linguas oficiais da comunidade autónoma. |
C2 |
Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro. |
C3 |
Utilizar as ferramentas básicas das tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións (TIC) necesarias para o exercicio da súa profesión e para a aprendizaxe ao longo da súa vida. |
C4 |
Desenvolverse para o exercicio dunha cidadanía aberta, culta, crítica, comprometida, democrática e solidaria, capaz de analizar a realidade, diagnosticar problemas, formular e implantar solucións baseadas no coñecemento e orientadas ao ben común. |
C5 |
Entender a importancia da cultura emprendedora e coñecer os medios ao alcance das persoas emprendedoras. |
C6 |
Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse. |
C7 |
Asumir como profesional e cidadán a importancia da aprendizaxe ao longo da vida. |
C8 |
Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade. |
Learning aims |
Subject competencies (Learning outcomes) |
Study programme competences |
Ability to develop professional activities in the field of Applied Microbiology.
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A14 A15 A25 A26
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B2 B8
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C3
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Identify, formulate and solve microbiological problems in the health, business and environmental issues. |
A14 A15
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B2 B8
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C3
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Mastering the microbiology of food, air and techniques to carry out microbiological control. |
A14 A25
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B2
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C1 C3 C6
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Professional development in technical services in the healthcare sector, animal production, agriculture or food. |
A14 A15 A21 A25 A26 A27 A30 A31
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
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C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
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Know and use methods and techniques used in microbiological control. |
A1 A2 A4 A9 A13 A14 A15 A25 A27 A30 A31
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
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C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
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Knowing the current state of knowledge on the microbiological aspects of science.
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A1 A2 A9 A11 A13 A14 A25 A29 A30 A31
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
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C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
UNIT 1. - CONCEPTS AND MICROBIAL CONTROL PROCEDURES |
ITEM 1. CONTROL BY PHYSICAL AGENTS
ITEM 2. CONTROL BY CHEMICAL AGENTS
ITEM 3. ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPEUTICS |
UNIT 2. - METHODS FOR THE MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF QUALITY |
ITEM 4. IMPORTANCE OF THE MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF QUALITY: MICROBIOLOGICAL CRITERIA
ITEM 5. SAMPLING: MICROBIOLOGICAL SAMPLING PROGRAMMES
ITEM 6. PROCEDURES OF MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
ITEM 7. MICROBIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF QUALITY AND SAFETY |
UNIT 3. - MICROORGANISMS AND DISEASE |
ITEM 8. NORMAL MICROBIOTA. MICROBIAL PATHOGENICITY
ITEM 9. MICROBIAL INTERACTION WITH THE HOST DEFENSES
ITEM 10. IMMUNOPATHOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS
ITEM 11. IMMUNOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS |
UNIT 4. - ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY |
ITEM 12. MICROORGANISMS AS COMPONENTS OF ECOSYSTEMS. BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
ITEM 13. MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS
ITEM 14. MICROORGANISMS IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS |
UNIT 5. - USE AND INDUSTRIAL MICROORGANISMS APPLICATIONS |
ITEM 15. INDUSTRIAL MICROORGANISMS AND FORMATION OF PRODUCTS
ITEM 16. GENETIC ENGINEERING: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
ITEM 17. INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES: TYPES OF BIOREACTORS
ITEM 18. GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS IN INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS |
UNIT 6. - INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS USING MICROORGANISMS |
ITEM 19. ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION
ITEM 20. LACTIC FERMENTATION
ITEM 21. PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC ACIDS, ANTIBIOTICS, VITAMINS AND ENZYMES |
LABORATORY PRACTICES |
Practice 1. Alcoholic fermentation
Practice 2. Lactic acid fermentation
Practice 3. Obtaining of microbial metabolites of interest.
Practice 4. Determination of antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria
Practice 5. Control of microorganisms by physical agents
Practice 6. Experimental determination of decimal reduction time: the value of D |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Ordinary class hours |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
30 |
67.5 |
97.5 |
Laboratory practice |
15 |
15 |
30 |
Problem solving |
6 |
9 |
15 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
2.5 |
0 |
2.5 |
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Personalized attention |
5 |
0 |
5 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
The exposition of the theoretical content of the subject will be carried out by teachers. In the exposition, different resources based on information technologies and on the use of web-based resources will be used. |
Laboratory practice |
Practices are of compulsory attendance. In the practice sessions, practical examples of most of the processes that have been shown in the keynote sessions will be carried out. |
Problem solving |
The resolution of problems relating to different aspects of the content of the subject will take place in seminars. The knowledge acquired in solving of the problems will be valued in the mixed test. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
The contents explained in keynote sessions and in the resolution of problems will be assessed through a written test. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Laboratory practice |
Problem solving |
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Description |
Tutorials are included within the personalized attention for both theoretical sessions (Keynotes sessions) as for seminars and laboratory practices. Also, the theory and practical test preparation sessions can be included. Specific times of personalized attention for the review of the tests of theory, practices and other aspects that are evaluated in the mixed event will be reserved. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Description
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Qualification
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Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Assessed through the mixed-test. |
0 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Written test of knowledge acquired in the master classes and seminars. |
70 |
Laboratory practice |
Mandatory attendance. Continuous assessment during the development of the same (5%). Exam (15%). |
20 |
Problem solving |
There will be a continuous assessment of the problem solving and questionnaires, which will be assessed and will be 10% of the final grade. In addition, the knowledge acquired in solving problems will be assessed in the mixed test. |
10 |
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Assessment comments |
Assistance to the problem solving sessions and laboratory practices is mandatory.
The student must pass both the practical and the mixed test to pass the subject.
To pass the practices, in addition to the assistance, it is imperative to pass the corresponding test.
For continuous assessment, in regard to the resolution of problems, each student must submit the corresponding problems solved prior to attending to each session and as indicated by the teacher. Finally, it should go to the corresponding session.
Mixed test:: will consist of two parts, theoretical (50%) and problem solving (20%).
To pass the subject, must be passed each of the evaluated parts: theory, practice, and problem solving.
The attendance to seminars and laboratory practices is mandatory.
For a student to be considered as "NOT PRESENT" should not have made the mixed-test.
In the case of not pass the subject in the first option, in the second chance, it must only pass the not passed part. If it is the theory, repeating the corresponding part of the mixed test, the same in the case of problem solving. If they are the practices, repeating the test.
In the case that several students choose to obtain "honors", and could not be granted all, only shall be granted to those students who obtained the highest assessment at the first opportunity.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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DURIEUX, A y SIMON, JP (eds.) 2001. Applied Microbiology. Kluwer Academic Publishers
FORSYTHE, SJ y HAYES, PR, 2002. Higiene de los alimentos, microbiología y HACCP. Editorial Acribia. Zaragoza. España.
ICMSF (2000). Microorganismos de los alimentos 1. Su significado y métodos de enumeración. Editorial Acribia, s.a. Zaragoza. España.
ICMSF (2000). Microorganismos de los alimentos 2. Métodos de muestreo para análisis microbiológicos: principios y aplicaciones específicas. Editorial Acribia, s.a. Zaragoza. España.
MADIGAN, MT, MARTINKO JM, DUNLAP, PV y CLARCK, DP, 2009. Brock, Biología de Los Microorganismos 12ª Edición. Pearson Education. Madrid.
MOSIER, NS y LADISCH, MR, 2009. Modern biotechnology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
RATLEDGE, C y KRISTIANSEN B. (Eds) 2001 Basic Biotechnology – Second Edition Publisher: Cambridge University Press.
SMITH, JE. 2006. Biotecnología. Editorial Acribia. Zaragoza.
THIEMAN, WJ y PALLADINO, MA, 2010. Introducción a la biotecnología. Prentice Hall.
WILLEY, JM, SHERWOOD, LM y WOOLVERTON, CJ 2009 Microbiología de Prescott, Harley y Klein. 7ª Edición. McGraw-Hill-Interamericana de España. Madrid. |
Complementary
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Web resources:
Some URLs that collect resources and repositories of techniques, images, databases, etc. related to the applied microbiology, biotechnology and microbiological control are included in this section:
http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/start.asp
http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/start.asp
http://www.eng.rpi.edu/chme/
http://www.eng.rpi.edu/chme/
http://wiki.yeastgenome.org/
http://wiki.yeastgenome.org/
http://www.phys.ksu.edu/gene/
http://www.phys.ksu.edu/gene/
http://www.asm.org/
http://www.asm.org/
http://www.bio.davidson.edu/courses/genomics/genomics.html
http://www.bio.davidson.edu/courses/genomics/genomics.html
http://www.nsta.org/
http://www.nsta.org/
http://fangman-brewer.genetics.washington.edu/index.html
http://fangman-brewer.genetics.washington.edu/index.html
http://vadlo.com/
http://vadlo.com/
http://www.lgcstandards-atcc.org/
http://www.lgcstandards-atcc.org/
Other support materials:
The students will have support material in the MOODLE platform of the UDC. Materials, activities and control tests, etc. will incorporate throughout the course, both made by Professor and students, who will be changing throughout the course. |
Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
Técnicas en Microbioloxía/610G02017 | Microbioloxía e biotecnoloxía ambiental/610G02018 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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