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. |
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. |
A27 |
Dirixir, redactar e executar proxectos en Bioloxía. |
A30 |
Manexar adecuadamente instrumentación científica. |
A31 |
Desenvolverse con seguridade nun laboratorio. |
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. |
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 |
Function and application of microorganisms in clinical, environmental and industrial sectors. |
A1 A4 A11 A14 A15 A21 A30 A31
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B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12
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C3 C6 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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B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12
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C3 C6 C8
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
UNIT 1. - CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES OF MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL |
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 QUALITY CONTROL: 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
ITEM 9. MICROBIAL PATHOGENICITY
ITEM 10. MICROBIAL INTERACTION WITH HOST DEFENSES |
UNIT 4. - ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY |
ITEM 11. MICROORGANISMS AS COMPONENTS OF ECOSYSTEMS. BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
ITEM 12. MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS |
UNIT 5. - USE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF MICROORGANISMS |
ITEM 13. INDUSTRIAL MICROORGANISMS AND FORMATION OF PRODUCTS
ITEM 14. INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES I: BIOREACTORS
ITEM 15. GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS IN INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
ITEM 16. INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES II: PRODUCT RECOVERY AND SCALE-UP |
UNIT 6. - INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS USING MICROORGANISMS |
ITEM 17. ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION
ITEM 18. LACTIC FERMENTATION
ITEM 19. 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 |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A15 A21 A25 B3 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 C3 C6 C8 |
30 |
67.5 |
97.5 |
Laboratory practice |
A1 A2 A4 A9 A11 A13 A14 A25 A30 A31 |
15 |
15 |
30 |
Problem solving |
B2 B4 B5 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A14 A15 A21 A27 B2 |
2.5 |
0 |
2.5 |
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Personalized attention |
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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 lectures and keynote sessions will be carried out. |
Problem solving |
The resolution of problems related to different aspects of the content of the subject will take place in seminars. The knowledge acquired in solving the problems will be assessed in the mixed test. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
The contents explained in lectures and keynote sessions and in the resolution of problems seminars will be assessed through a written test. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Problem solving |
Laboratory practice |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
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Description |
Tutorials are included within the personalized attention for both theoretical sessions (lectures and keynotes sessions) as for seminars and laboratory practices. Also, 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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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Problem solving |
B2 B4 B5 |
There will be a continuous evaluation of the problem solving and questionnaires, which will be assessed and will account 10% of the final mark. In addition, the knowledge acquired in solving problems will be assessed in the mixed test. |
10 |
Laboratory practice |
A1 A2 A4 A9 A11 A13 A14 A25 A30 A31 |
Mandatory attendance. Continuous evaluation throughout the development of the lab work (5%). Exam (15%). |
20 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A14 A15 A21 A27 B2 |
Written proof of the knowledge acquired in the magisterial sessions (50%) and in the seminars (20%).
During the development of the subject several short exams will be carried out in person.
For students who do not take these exams, a global exam will be held on the date set for the final exam. |
70 |
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Assessment comments |
Attendance to laboratory practices and problem solving sessions is compulsory to pass the subject.
If the student does not attend the lab practices, he/she will not pass the subject; therefore they cannot do the mixed test.
To pass the subject, each of the evaluated parts must be passed; theory, practices and problem solving.
To pass the practices, besides the attendance, the student must pass a specific test.
For continuous evaluation, regarding to the resolution of problems, each student must have the corresponding problems solved prior to attend session and as indicated by the teacher. Finally, it should go to the corresponding session.
Mixed test: It will consist of two parts, theoretical (50%) and problem solving (20%). "NO PRESENTADO" mark is obtained when the student do not do the written exam (mixed test).
If the student does not pass the subject at the first opportunity, he/she must overcome the unpassed part at the second chance. If it is the theory, repeating the corresponding part of the mixed test; the same in the case of problems solving. If they are the practices, repeating the test.
The highest grade "Matricula de Honor" will be mainly given to students that pass the subject in the"First Opportunity". And it will only be given in the so-called "second Opportunity" if there are still any available.
As a part of the continuous evaluation, the progression of the student throughout the semester will be taken into consideration with a maximum of 1 point. In the case of very special and exceptional circumstances, adequately justified, the teacher can totally or partially exempts the student from part of the evaluation process. This student will then have to go through an examination process where he/she will need to clearly proof his/her level of knowledge, competence, capabilities and skills. Students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic exemption from the attendance exemption both in the end of semester opportunity and in the second opportunity will be taken into account, for the calculation of the general grade, the grade obtained in the mixed test and the practical part.
The fraudulent performance of tests or evaluation activities, once verified, will directly imply a failure grade "0" in the subject at the corresponding 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 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Microbiology Techniques/610G02017 | Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology/610G02018 |
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Other comments |
Power point presentations uploaded in Moodle constitute a guide for the study of the themes, but in no case they include the overall contents of these themes
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