Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
Recoñecer distintos niveis de organización nos sistemas vivos. |
A2 |
Identificar organismos. |
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. |
B10 |
Exercer a crítica científica. |
B11 |
Debater en público. |
B12 |
Adaptarse a novas situacións. |
C1 |
Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, nas linguas oficiais da comunidade autónoma. |
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. |
C6 |
Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse. |
C8 |
Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Fluid handling of the basic techniques of microbiology laboratory and their potential applications in industry and research. |
A1 A2 A9 A11 A13 A14 A15 A21 A25 A26 A27 A29 A30 A31
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B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B10 B11
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C3 C6 C8
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Ability to relate concepts and practical application thereof. |
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B1 B6 B8 B10 B12
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C1
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
I. Methods for detection and quantification of microorganisms |
1. Sampling
2. Processing of samples
3. Methods of enrichment, isolation and culture
4. Methods of counting |
II. Classification and identification of prokaryotes |
1. Phenotypic methods
2. Genotypic methods |
III. Measures of biomass and microbial metabolic activity |
1. Estimates of the total microbial biomass
2. Specific determination of biomass
3. Measures of microbial activity |
PRACTICES |
1. Methods of counting and estimating biomass and microbial activity
2. Techniques for determining the microbiological quality of food
3. Rapid bacterial identification techniques
4. Microbiological water analysis
5. Genotypic methods for analysis of microorganisms |
SEMINARS |
1. Reporting of results
2. Conducting case studies |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A14 A15 A21 A25 A29 B12 C6 C8 |
8 |
24 |
32 |
Laboratory practice |
A2 A9 A11 A13 A26 A30 A31 B6 |
40 |
40 |
80 |
Seminar |
A26 A27 B1 B2 B4 B5 B7 B10 B11 C3 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
Case study |
B2 B5 B8 |
4 |
16 |
20 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
B3 B8 C1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Personalized attention |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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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 |
Exposition by teachers in which the theoretical program of the subject will be developed. |
Laboratory practice |
Students will conduct mandatory laboratory practices, which will be in group. The student will be introduced in the use of different techniques of analysis and study of microorganisms. In addition, microbiological analysis for different practical cases will be proposed and scientific criticism should be exercised. |
Seminar |
Works in small groups in which the results previously obtained in the laboratory practices will be presented in a reasoned manner. |
Case study |
The student will be proposed with at least one practical case in which he will reasonably indicate the actions to be taken from the point of view of a microbiologist, to meet the demand required in this case. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Test written in which the degree of knowledge and understanding achieved by the students in all aspects included in the subject will be assessed. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Seminar |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Laboratory practice |
Case study |
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Description |
During the development of the subject, requirements and queries of the students regarding the subject will be addressed by providing the necessary guidance and support, both in person as non-presential. Within the personalized attention you can include mentoring requested by the student for the preparation of examinations, as well as the subsequent revision of the same, and the preparation of seminars and case studies. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Seminar |
A26 A27 B1 B2 B4 B5 B7 B10 B11 C3 |
Evaluation of the tasks carried out during the seminars. It will be required by the students, in person and in the classroom, the results that have been obtained in the performing of laboratory practices. |
10 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A14 A15 A21 A25 A29 B12 C6 C8 |
Assessed through the mixed test. |
0 |
Laboratory practice |
A2 A9 A11 A13 A26 A30 A31 B6 |
Mandatory attendance and evaluation of student work during the development of practices.
In mixed test, questions directly related to practical issues will be also proposed. |
15 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
B3 B8 C1 |
Test written about the knowledge acquired in the keynote sessions, the laboratory practices and in the seminars. |
60 |
Case study |
B2 B5 B8 |
The student must resolve a practical case that will be proposed. |
15 |
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Assessment comments |
To pass the course, in any of the diets to which the student may go, the student must have obtained a 5 out of 10 in the different parts of the "mixed test", performing all tasks that are considered mandatory, and obtain a minimum score of 2 points on a maximum 4.
In order to be evaluated, students must attend to practical sessions. In the case of not passing the subject in a first option, in the second option, the student must pass only the part that was not passed.
For a student to be considered "NOT PRESENT", he must have the following requirements: not site the examination (the mixed-test) and not attend half of the practice sessions.
If the number of "with Honours" that may be granted is exhausted in the first option, none will be granted in the second option, even though the maximum note is obtained.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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MADIGAN & MARTINKO (2009). Brock. Biología de microorganismos. 12ª ed.. Prentice Hall
WILEY, SHERWOOD & WOOLVERTON (2009). Microbiología de Prescott, Harley y Klein. 7ª ed.. McGraw Hill |
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Complementary
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COLLINS, LYNE & GRANGE (1995). Collins and Lyne's Microbiological Methods. 7th ed.. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.
SINGER (2001). Experiments in Applied Microbiology. Academic Press
HUDSON & SHERWOOD (1997). Explorations in Microbiology. Prentice Hall
GAMAZO, LÓPEZ-GOÑI & DÍAZ (2005). Manual Práctico de Microbiología. 3ª ed.. Editorial Masson
APHA, AWWA, WPCF (1992). Métodos normalizados para el análisis de aguas potables y residuales. Ediciones Díaz de Santos, S.A.
PASCUAL ANDERSON & CALDERON PASCUAL (2000). Microbiología alimentaria. Metodología Analítica para alimentos y bebidas. Ediciones Díaz de Santos S.A. |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
Microbiology/610G02015 | Applied Microbiology and Microbiological Control/610G02016 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology/610G02018 |
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Other comments |
All the PowerPoint presentations corresponding to the class lectures are a guide for the study of the topics and they don´t constitute the total content of the subject. |
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