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Students will obtain basic knowledge about microorganisms, an overview of their occurrence and activity in various areas.

Biology

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Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

The exam has a written and an oral part.

1. History and perspectives of microbiology. Occurrence of microorganisms in nature. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms.
2. Basic structure of bacterial cells.
3. Life cycle of bacteria. Growth and reproduction of bacteria. Growth curve.
4. Effects of environmental factors on microorganisms.
5. Taxonomy, identification a bacteria systems.
6. Yeasts - morphology, cytology, reproduction. Taxonomic overview.
7. Fungi - morphology, cytology, reproduction. Taxonomic overview.
8. Viruses - bacterial, animal viruses, vegetable viruses. Viroids. Prions.
9. Metabolism of microorganisms. Nutrition, nutrient uptake, microbial enzymes.
10. Energetic metabolism of chemolithotrophs, chemoorganotrophs and photolithotrophs bacteria.
11. Biosynthesis of basic building elements.
12. Microorganisms and environment.

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The aim of the course Microbiology is to provide students with basic knowledge about bacterial cells, fungi, yeasts and provide them with overview of microbiology life and prepare a starting point for further study of following courses, e.g. Biotechnology, Food Microbiology.

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Šilhánková L.: Mikrobiologie pro potravináře a biotechnology. Academia Praha, Praha 2002. (CS)

Prescott L. M., Harley J. P., Klein D. A.: Microbiology. McGraw-Hill Education, Boston 2005. (CS)
Doyle M. P., Beuchat L. R., Montville T. J.: Food microbiology, fundamentals and frontiers. American Society of Microbiology Press, Washington 1993. (CS)

39 hours, optionally