The World of Microbes (5 cr)
Code: TX00EX25-3003
General information
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
18.03.2024 - 10.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Teachers
- Elina Häivälä
- Markus Räsänen
- Patrik Paxal
- Pia-Tuulia Laine
- Tiina Soininen
Groups
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TXM23S1BBio- ja kemiantekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
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TXM23S1ABio- ja kemiantekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student knows what viruses, bacteria, yeasts and mold are, as well as understand the concepts of eukaryotes/prokaryotes.
The student has internalized that microbes are found everywhere in air, water, environment, surfaces, food and in various processes (e.g. home houses, indoor air, food for use/pollution, waste water purification, biofuels manufacturing, paints, health/getting sick)
The student understands the differences between harmful and useful microbes, can use them in various processes, as well as identify the problems caused by them.
The student knows how to get rid of harmful microbes, and how to analyze microbes using different methods of microbiology and molecular biology (DNA analyses).
Students have an understanding of the importance of personal hygiene at a different stage of processes, e.g. in the case of taking samples.
Content
Prokaryote and eukaryote cells, viruses, as well as their structures. From biomolecules, structure, properties and function of nucleic acids
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Microbial growing conditions. Microbial classes and their main characteristics. Harmful and useful microbes. Methods of analysis of living and dead microbes. Aseptic. Examples of microbial exploitation in industry.
Personal hygiene. Importance of hygiene (processes/health). Removal of viruses and microbes. Hygiene tests.
Location and time
Leiritie 1, 4th period
Materials
Lecture materials and lab protocols
Teaching methods
Laboratory works
Lecture, interactive lecture
Team working
Exam schedules
24.4.2024 at 8.00-10.00 (Markus & Tiina), MMA101
Re-exam in Exam in May
Student workload
Labs and lectures according to the schedule.
Further information
KICK OFF lectures are given according to the schedule during week 12.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students are able to:
1. Search for information on life sciences literature sources
2. Shows that they have achieved core competency goals
3. Demonstrates familiarity with key professional safety practices
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students are able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in the field consistently
- search for information and critically use data sources
- apply the knowledge base in professional positions
- act in a professional situation independently and responsibly
- plan activities with safety considerations
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students are able to:
- use the concepts and knowledge of the field competently
- justify the use of data sources
- justify the activity using the studied information or explanations
- act responsibly regarding safety
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, grade 0-5, 80% (Markus & Tiina)
Learning assignment, grade 0-5, 5% (Tiina)
Group assignment, grade 0-5, 15% (Pia)
Participation in laboratory work, pass/fail
Group laboratory diary, pass/fail