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. |
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. |
A26 |
Deseñar experimentos, obter información e interpretar os resultados. |
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. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Understand the role of microorganisms in natural environments and how their metabolic capacities are integrated into the ecosystem energy and material fluxes |
A1 A2 A4 A13
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B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12
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Apply the metabolic capacities of microorganisms and their interaction with other organisms (mainly animals and plants) to solve environmental problems and other socially relevant processes |
A2 A4 A9 A13 A14 A15 A26 A30 A31
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B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT |
-Environmental Microbiology: an historical overview |
MICROBIAL BEHAVIOUR |
-Cellular behaviour and environment
-Microbial cooperative behaviour
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MICROBIAL METABOLISM AND BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES |
-Microbial activity in the carbon cycle
-Microbial activity in the nitrogen and sulfur cycles
-Microbial conversions of other chemical elements
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MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS |
-Interactions between microorganisms and plants
-Non-pathogenic interactions between microorganisms and animals
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BIODEGRADATION, RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
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-Extremophiles
-Microbial biodeterioration
-Water treatment, depuration and control
-Urban solid waste treatment
-Bioremediation
-Microbiological control of pests |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 |
21 |
63 |
84 |
Seminar |
B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B12 |
5 |
25 |
30 |
Laboratory practice |
A2 A4 A9 A13 A14 A15 A26 A30 A31 B4 B5 B7 |
14 |
7 |
21 |
Oral presentation |
B3 B4 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 B6 B7 B8 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Personalized attention |
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6 |
0 |
6 |
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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 |
Exhibition by the teaching staff of the theoretical bases of the subject |
Seminar |
For small group classes in this subject, the PBL (Project Based Learning) methodology will be applied, in which we will work on theoretical-practical contents of the subject |
Laboratory practice |
Laboratory practices are mandatory attendance. In them will be addressed, from the experimental point of view, points in the session and keynote in the seminars. |
Oral presentation |
The students will elaborate an oral presentation (20 minutes) to expose to the classmates the results obtained in their work of type PBL. The guidelines for this presentation will be determined throughout the seminars of the subject. For these oral presentations, the last 2 hours dedicated to small groups in the academic calendar are reserved |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Written test in which will value the degree of knowledge and understanding achieved by the student. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Seminar |
Laboratory practice |
Oral presentation |
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Description |
During the development of the subject will be met the needs and the student queries related to the matter, providing the guidance and support that are needed, both in person and on-line. 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 oral presentation provided for in the subject. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 B6 B7 B8 |
An examination (or examinations) in writing is made to assess the level of knowledge achieved.
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60 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 |
Computed on the mixed objective/subjective test |
0 |
Seminar |
B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B12 |
The student will obligatorily carry out a project based on the reasoned critique of research works that endorse the work plan proposed to respond to the proposal made at the beginning of the seminars. Critical and synthesis skills will be valued
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15 |
Laboratory practice |
A2 A4 A9 A13 A14 A15 A26 A30 A31 B4 B5 B7 |
Laboratory practices must be carried out by the student in the fixed dates. Continuous evaluation and a final test will be done to assess the level of knowledge of the student.
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15 |
Oral presentation |
B3 B4 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 |
At the end of the seminars and in an obligatory way, the student will present in the classroom the results obtained in their searches about the proposal of the seminars.
The fluency of the scientific language, the oral presentation and the answers to the questions posed at the end of the presentation will be valued.
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10 |
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Assessment comments |
Attendance is mandatory laboratory practices to be evaluated, as well as having delivered and / or filled in a timely manner the tasks identified as mandatory. To account for the final grade in the value obtained in sections of seminars, practical and oral presentation, the student must have passed the mixed test, corresponding to the theory of the subject.
The students that not pass the course at the first choice, must overcome the unapproved part at the second chance.
In the case of very exceptional circumstances and properly justified, the Professor could exempt total or partially to the student in that concur of any process of evaluation. This Student would have to subjected it a particular examination that will not leave doubts envelope his level of knowledge, competitions, skills and habilities.
NO PRESENTADO" mark is obtained only when the student has not been submitted to the mixed test.
Exceptionally, the teacher should take appropriate actions in order to not prejudice her/his evaluation in case a student is not able to take all the continuous evaluation examinations, for justified reasons (part-time students or specific learning and diversity support circumstances).
If the number of "Matrículas de Honor" (Distinction Award) that can be granted in the first option, you will not be granted in the second chance even when the maximum score is reached.
In case of fraudulent performance in the exams or evaluation activities, regulations at the UDC will be applied.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Castillo y colaboradores (2005). Biotecnología ambiental. Editorial Tébar
Marín, Sanz y Amils (2014). Biotecnología y medioambiente. 2ª edición. Editorial Ephemera
Madigan, Martinko, Bender, Buckley y Stahl (2015). Brock Biología de los microorganismos. 14ª edición. Pearson Educación
Willey, Sherwood y Woolverton (2009). Microbiología de Prescott, Harley y Klein. 7ª ed.. McGraw-Hill
Martín y colaboradores (2019). Microbiología Esencial. Editorial Panamericana |
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Complementary
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http://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/MicrobeWiki (). .
Winans y Bassler (2008). Chemical Communication among Bacteria. ASM Press
Pepper, Gerba y Gentry (2015). Environmental Microbiology, 3rd edition. Academic Press
Allsopp, Seal y Gaylarde (2005). Introducción al biodeterioro. Editorial Acribia |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
Biochemistry I/610G02011 | Biochemistry II/610G02012 | Microbiology/610G02015 | Applied Microbiology and Microbiological Control/610G02016 | Microbiology Techniques/610G02017 |
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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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Other comments |
The student has access to teacher presentations via Moodle, being these presentations only a guide for the study but never will be the total content of the matter.
Green Campus Science Faculty ProgrammeIn order to help achieve a sustainable environment and comply with point 6 of the "Declaración Ambiental da Facultade de Ciencias (2020)", the work carried out in this subject area will be documented: a. They will be mainly requested in virtual format and computer support. b. To be done on paper: - Plastics shall not be used.
- Double-sided printing must be used.
- Recycled paper must be used.
- Drafts should be avoided.
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